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Rebamipide belongs to the group of stomach drugs, has the effect of antacid, anti-reflux and anti-peptic ulcer. The drug is available in the form of 100mg film-coated tablets.
1. Uses of Rebamipide 100
Rebamipide 100 mg drug has the main ingredient is Rebamipide, a quinolinone derivative with anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory activities. Rebamipide helps prevent gastric mucosal damage in ulcerative tissues, supports increased blood flow to the ischemic mucosa, accelerates mucosal healing, and protects gastric mucosa against damage acute injury caused by various toxic and ulcerative factors.
Thanks to the above uses, Rebamipide is often indicated for the following conditions:
Stomach ulcers; Treatment of gastric mucosal lesions (bleeding, erosion, redness, edema) in the following diseases: acute gastritis, exacerbation of chronic gastritis; Inflammation of the oral mucosa.
2. Instructions on how to take Rebamipide 100
Rebamipide drug should be used according to the instructions and prescription of the doctor. The following is a suggested dose for adults and is for reference only:
Treatment of stomach ulcers: Take Rebamipide 100mg x 3 times/day. Treatment of gastric mucosal lesions caused by acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis: Take Rebamipide 100mg x 3 times/day. Treatment of oral mucositis: Take Rebamipide 100mg x 3 times/day. Time to take the drug: Drink in the morning - evening and before going to bed. It can be taken with or without meals, as food does not affect the bioavailability of the drug.
*Note: Currently, the safety of Rebamipide has not been determined for children, so do not arbitrarily use the drug to treat this subject.
3. Rebamipide side effects
So far, many common side effects of Rebamipide have not been recorded. However, in some rare cases, Rebamipide can still cause some side effects such as:
Leukopenia; Liver dysfunction, Eczema , rash, pruritus; Constipation; Diarrhea; Distention; Heartburn; Nausea; Taste disorder; Menstrual disorders; Possible swelling or swelling of the mammary glands (gynecomastia in men); Shock and anaphylactic reactions.
4. Notes when using Rebamipide
Before using Rebamipide in treatment, users should pay special attention to the following notes:
For elderly patients: Special monitoring is required to reduce the risk of stomach and intestinal disorders caused by this subject. more sensitive than young people; Currently, the safety of the drug has not been determined on infants, low birth weight children and children, so the drug should not be used for this group of people; Rebamipide may pose a risk to women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. These patients should only receive Rebamipide if the physician believes that the potential benefit of treatment outweighs any possible risk; During treatment, if a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, the drug should be stopped immediately; If liver aspartate transaminase-AS tests are markedly elevated or fever and rash are present, the drug should be discontinued immediately and appropriate therapeutic measures instituted. Do not use Rebamipide 100 for the following subjects:
Patients with stomach cancer need to have their stomach cancer removed before being treated with this drug; Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient rebamipide and any of its ingredients; Women who are breastfeeding should not take this medicine. If you want to use the drug, you need to stop breastfeeding before treatment; Active ingredient Rebamipide can cause dizziness, tremors, somnolence... so it is not recommended to use for people who are operating machinery, driving or people who are in need of intense concentration. Thanks to its effective anti-reflux and anti-peptic ulcer, Rebamipide 100 mg is currently being used to treat many patients with lesions in the gastric mucosa and oral mucosa. The above is the information you need to know about the use and dosage of the drug, which patients can refer to for the best treatment.
To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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