Rebamipide is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Rebamipide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Rebamipide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rebamipide is used -
Common
Is the use of Rebamipide safe for pregnant women?
Rebamipide may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Rebamipide again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Rebamipide safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Rebamipide. If you see any side effects, stop taking Rebamipide immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Rebamipide again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Rebamipide on the Kidneys?
Using Rebamipide does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Rebamipide on the Liver?
Rebamipide does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Rebamipide on the Heart?
Rebamipide is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rebamipide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rebamipide habit forming or addictive?
Rebamipide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Rebamipide since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Rebamipide only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rebamipide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Rebamipide
Taking Rebamipide with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rebamipide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rebamipide with alcohol.
Yes, oral Rebamipide might help in GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Scientific studies have found Rebamipide useful in decreasing the symptoms of GERD in combination with other drugs such as esomeprazole. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to take it only on your doctor's advice.
Take Rebamipide 2-3 times in a day orally or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug from the stomach. Put 1 drop of topical Rebamipide in each eye 2-3 times a day or as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Rebamipide is safe to use, if it is taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as itching, numbness, drowsiness. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Rebamipide as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
No, Rebamipide should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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