Uses of Hudica Tablet

Hudica is often prescribed to treat gastrointestinal problems such as gastric reflux, gastric ulcer, acute gastritis,... Patients should consult their doctor carefully about the dose. Dosage, use and duration of use of Hudica drugs are appropriate and bring the highest efficiency to your health condition.

Hudica belongs to the group of antacids, anti-reflux and peptic ulcers. Currently, Hudica is researched and manufactured by CMG Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd - Korea in the form of film-coated tablets, each box includes 10 blisters × 10 tablets. The main active ingredient in Hudica is Rebamipide 100mg. In addition, each tablet is also added by the manufacturer with other auxiliary excipients.

Rebamipide in Hudica is an amino acid derivative of 2-quinolinone. This active ingredient has a protective effect on the mucosal layer and helps to improve the phenomenon of gastric and duodenal ulcers, while effectively treating gastritis.
The superior effects of Rebamipide are due to the mechanism of increasing the effect of the chemical mediator Prostaglandin - which plays a role in controlling inflammation in the body, increasing mucus production and protecting the mucosa. In addition, Rebamipide also has the ability to eliminate free radicals that cause negative effects on inflammatory cells in the gastric mucosa and limit the release of inflammatory cytokines.
On the other hand, some studies also show that the active ingredient Rebamipide has the effect of blocking the harmful effects that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause on stomach diseases.

Currently, Hudica is prescribed by doctors to treat the following cases:
Treatment of stomach ulcers. Treatment of acute gastritis or exacerbation of chronic gastritis. Supports the recovery of damage to the gastric mucosa, such as inflammation, redness, edema, mucosal erosion or gastric bleeding. However, not all patients with gastritis or gastric ulcer can use Hudica medicine. The following are cases in which patients should not use Hudica without a doctor's prescription:
Contraindications to use Hudica in patients who are allergic or hypersensitive to Rebamipide or any of the excipients in medicine. Hudica is contraindicated in children, pregnant women or nursing mothers. Relative contraindications of Hudica in elderly patients (with extreme caution).

Hudica is taken by prescription from a doctor with the recommended adult dose of 1 tablet per time. Patients should take the drug with a frequency of 3 times / day. The time to take Hudica should be in the morning, in the evening and before the patient goes to bed.

Since Hudica is formulated as a film-coated tablet, it is recommended that patients take it orally. When using, you need to avoid chewing or crushing the tablet, instead swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
In order for Hudica medicine to promote its optimal therapeutic effect, patients should take the medicine before eating. In the process of using the drug, the patient also needs to follow all the instructions of the doctor to avoid encountering unwanted effects that may occur on health.

Although Hudica can stimulate the gastric mucosa to secrete Prostaglandin, which effectively improves some symptoms of gastrointestinal disease, patients still have a risk of experiencing the following side effects during the course of treatment. Treatment course:
Leukopenia or thrombocytopenia in the blood. Jaundice. Liver dysfunction. Shock. Anaphylactic reaction. In addition to the above symptoms, patients may also experience some other side effects that have not been mentioned. Ideally, if the body appears adverse reactions after using Hudica, the patient should stop treatment and immediately go to a medical facility for treatment. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can have serious health consequences for the patient.

Before and during treatment with Hudica, patients should note some of the following recommendations:
Caution should be taken when using Hudica for elderly patients because this subject has a greater susceptibility to the drug than other patients. Patients are young and easily lead to gastrointestinal disorders. Use caution when using Hudica for people with liver failure, impaired kidney function, hepatic coma, myasthenia gravis or age-related physiological decline. Some drugs or ingredients in food can interact and cause adverse effects when taken with Hudica. Therefore, patients need to inform the doctor about the list of drugs they are taking to know if they should combine them with Hudica. If trot missed 1 dose of Hudica, the patient should take up the dose as soon as possible. Should be taken within 1-2 hours of the time prescribed by the doctor. If it is too close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use it as scheduled. Avoid taking a double dose on your own. Taking an overdose of Hudica medicine can cause adverse symptoms to the patient's health. If there are signs of an overdose after taking Hudica, you need to stop treatment and notify your doctor immediately for early resolution. Some measures to support the treatment of drug overdose in general today, including using activated charcoal, inducing vomiting or gastric lavage,... Pregnant women or nursing mothers should only use it. Take Hudica when really needed and consult with your doctor whether the benefit outweighs the risks. Check the expiry date of Hudica medicine before using it to avoid using expired medicine. Check the quality of the tablet, if the drug shows signs of watery, mold or discoloration, the patient needs to stop using and discard the medicine according to the doctor's instructions. Store Hudica medicine in a dry place, with moderate humidity, away from direct sunlight.