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Rebamipide
INFORMATION ABOUT REBAMIPIDE
Rebamipide Uses
Rebamipide is used in the treatment of intestinal ulcers, stomach ulcers, mouth ulcers and peptic ulcer disease.
How Rebamipide works
Rebamipide is a mucosal protective agent. It increases the synthesis of prostaglandin, a chemical messenger which improves healing of the ulcer.
Common side effects of Rebamipide
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Abdominal pain, Taste change, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Constipation, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Heartburn, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Menstrual disorder, Burping, Nausea
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
10 Jun 2025 | 04:33 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Rebamipide
  • Rebamipide helps in the treatment of stomach, intestinal and mouth ulcers.
  • It can also be taken while you're taking NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug) to lowers the chance of developing stomach ulcers.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as rash, itch and hives.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
  • Rebamipide helps in the treatment of stomach, intestinal and mouth ulcers.
  • It can also be taken while you're taking NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug) to lowers the chance of developing stomach ulcers.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as rash, itch and hives.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to assess the functioning of your liver. Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.