Rebamipide
Description
The primary ingredient of Rebamipide is available as both oral and ophthalmic forms. The oral form of this medicine acts as a mucosal protective agent and used for the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestines in adults patients. The ophthalmic form of this medicine is used to treat dry eyes.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Rebamipide
- Itching and skin rash
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Eye irritation
- Bitter taste
- Eye discharge
- Constipation
Uses of Rebamipide
What is it prescribed for?
- Gastrointestinal ulcers
- Gastritis
- Dry eyes
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on the intended use.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is subject to vary based on the intended use.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/administering this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/administering this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to rebamipide or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/administering this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/administering this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before using this medicine
Use in elderly population
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Driving or Operating machinery
This medicine may cause dizziness, blurred vision or visual disturbances in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Liver disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Tablet: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Eye drops: Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Celecoxib
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Tablet: Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Eye drops: Administer this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Prostaglandin is a natural substance produced in the body which reduces stomach acid secretion and protects the walls of the stomach. The oral form of this medicine works by increasing the synthesis of prostaglandins and thus act as a mucosal protective agent. The ophthalmic form of this medicine promotes the production of mucin, a component of tears and reduces tear hyperosmolarity.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Gastrointestinal agents, Mucosal protective agents, Miscellaneous eye agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Mar 2019
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