Mucosta Tablets 100mg
Active ingredient: RebamipideDosage form: White tablet
Effects of this medicineThis medicine protects against gastric mucosal injury by increasing the prostaglandin E2 content and exerting a cytoprotective effect on the gastric mucosa. The medicine also increases the amount of gastric mucus and stimulates gastric mucosal blood flow to improve impaired hemodynamics, thus helping to suppress inflammation and repair the gastric mucosa.It is usually used for treatment of gastric ulcer and for improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosion, bleeding, redness and edema) in acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis.
The following patients may need to be careful when using this medicine.Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist.・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)・For gastric ulcer : In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (100 mg of active ingredient) at a time, 3 times daily in the morning, evening, and before bedtime.・For improvement of gastric mucosal lesions (erosion, bleeding, redness, and edema) in acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis : In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (100 mg of active ingredient) at a time, 3 times daily.・Strictly follow the instructions in any case.・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is close to the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.・If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Possible adverse reactions to this medicineThe most commonly reported adverse reactions include rash, constipation, abdominal bloating, diarrhea and taste abnormality. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
・facial pallor, cold sweat, dizziness on standing up[shock]・swelling around the eyes or mouth, hives, respiratory distress[anaphylaxis]・throat pain, fever, malaise[decreased white blood cell count]・nose bleeding, gum bleeding, subcutaneous bleeding in limbs[decreased platelet count]・general malaise, loss of appetite, yellowing in skin and mucosa[liver dysfunction, jaundice]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
Storage conditions and other information・Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.・Discard the remainder. Do not store them."