Effects of this medicine

Before 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.
  If you have liver problems.

• 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)

• Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is <<        to be written by a healthcare professional>>

• For gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, anastomotic ulcer and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (10 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once daily. However, the dosage may be increased up to 2 tablets (20 mg), once daily. Duration of taking the medicine is up to 8 weeks for gastric ulcer and anastomotic ulcer; 6 weeks for duodenal ulcer.
  For reflux esophagitis: In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (10 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once daily. However, the dosage may be increased up to 2 tablets (20 mg), once daily. Duration of taking the medicine is up to 8 weeks. When proton pump inhibitor treatment is ineffective, take 1 tablet (10 mg) or 2 tablets (20 mg) at a time, twice daily for further 8 weeks. However, a dose of 2 tablets (20 mg) at a time, twice daily is only used in patients with severe mucosa injury. For reflux esophagitis which relapses several times, take 1 tablet (10 mg), once daily.
  For non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease: In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (10 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once daily. Duration of taking the medicine is up to 4 weeks.
  For helping to eradicate Helicobacter pylori bacteria: In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (10 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, for 7 days, concomitantly with amoxicillin hydrate and clarithromycin. If this treatment resulted in failure, take 1 tablet (10 mg) at a time, twice daily, for 7 days, concomitantly with amoxicillin hydrate and metronidazole.
  In any case, strictly follow the instructions.
• Swallow the tablet without chewing or crushing.

• If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as possible when you remember that you missed a dose. However, if it is almost 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.

Precautions while taking this medicine

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine

• breathing difficulty, hives, dizziness [shock, anaphylaxis]
• fever, anemia, gum bleeding, subcutaneous bleeding [pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia]
• nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, yellowing in the skin or white of the eye [fulminant hepatitis, hepatic dysfunction, jaundice]
• fever, widespread red rash, erosion in the eye, mouth or genitalia [toxic epidermal necrosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme]
• decreased urine output, edema, fever [acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis]

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.