Drugs / Rebamipide
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Rebamipide

also known as OPC-12759 · Mucosta · AD-229 · AD-2291 · NSC-758955 · Proamipide · REB · Rebagit · +2 more

Small molecule

Developed for
dry eye syndrome · gastric ulcer · gastritis · Sjogren syndrome · chronic gastritis · dyspepsia · rheumatoid arthritis · aphthous stomatitis
+10 more · atrial fibrillation · gastroesophageal reflux disease · head and neck cancer · irritable bowel syndrome · keratoconjunctivitis · small intestine disorder · stomach disorder · ulcerative colitis · intestinal disorder · mucositis
Investigated by
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Korea Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Kubota Vision Inc. · Cairo University · Samsung Medical Center · Addpharma Inc.
+25 more · BangMao Wang · Biolab Sanus Farmaceutica · Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. · Hanlim Pharm. Co., Ltd. · Hospital Nacional Profesor Alejandro Posadas · I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University · IlDong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd · Korea Otsuka International Asia Arab · Korea University Anam Hospital · Kukje Pharma · Minia University · Nagoya University · October 6 University · Otsuka Pakistan Limited · Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · PT Otsuka Indonesia · Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University · Samjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · Sohag University · University of Alexandria · University of Malaya · YongChan Lee · Zhejiang Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of TCM

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed Japan (PMDA) Mucosta dry eye syndrome 2010-11-09

“Based upon the results of this study, in October 2010 Otsuka Pharmaceutical applied for regulatory approval to manufacture and market rebamipide ophthalmic suspension in Japan.” otsuka.co.jp ↗

“today announced it has applied for regulatory approval in Japan to manufacture and market Mucosta (rebamipide) ophthalmic suspension for treatment of dry eye.” otsuka.co.jp ↗

Trials 42

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 18 trials · 1 missed
Phase 1 NCT07385248 Apr → Jun 2026 overdue gastritis Addpharma Inc. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04150146 Jul 2019 — Korea Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04150172 Apr → May 2019 — Korea Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05303961 Jun → Nov 2016 — Samjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02632812 Oct → Nov 2014 — Biolab Sanus Farmaceutica Completed Missed primary
Phase 1 NCT02106130 May → Jun 2013 — IlDong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01549743 May → Jun 2012 — Hanlim Pharm. Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01471093 Nov → Dec 2011 dry eye syndrome Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT05166304 Jan 2024 → Aug 2025 rheumatoid arthritis October 6 University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 29 trials · 1 met primary · 2 missed
Phase 2 NCT06084624 Jul 2026 → Apr 2027 expected aphthous stomatitis Cairo University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02085460 Mar 2014 → Aug 2015 head and neck cancer Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01493180 Dec 2011 → Nov 2012 keratoconjunctivitis Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT01057147 Feb 2010 → Jan 2011 dry eye syndrome Kubota Vision Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01027013 Dec 2009 → Oct 2010 dry eye syndrome Kubota Vision Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00463151 Jun 2007 → Aug 2008 ulcerative colitis Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00475319 May 2007 → Mar 2008 dry eye syndrome Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00233363 Apr 2005 → Jan 2006 Sjogren syndrome Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00234078 Jan 2005 → Apr 2006 dry eye syndrome Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed Missed primary
Phase 39 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 3 NCT04649697 Dec 2020 → Dec 2023 rheumatoid arthritis Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04189705 Dec 2019 → Apr 2020 chronic gastritis Korea Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01660256 Aug 2012 → Mar 2013 dry eye syndrome Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT01632137 Jun 2012 → Jun 2013 dry eye syndrome Kubota Vision Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01150162 Oct 2010 → Jun 2012 gastric ulcer Otsuka Pakistan Limited Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00885079 May 2009 → Mar 2010 dry eye syndrome Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00818324 Jan 2009 → Sep 2010 dry eye syndrome Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00576706 Dec 2007 → Mar 2010 ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis Korea Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00996788 Oct 2007 → Jan 2012 chronic gastritis, dyspepsia PT Otsuka Indonesia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 413 trials
Phase 4 NCT07397949 Mar → Dec 2026 expected cataract, dry eye syndrome Samsung Medical Center Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07397936 Aug 2024 → May 2025 cataract, dry eye syndrome Samsung Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07297316 Oct 2022 → Aug 2024 dry eye syndrome Korea University Anam Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07354230 Jan 2022 → Sep 2024 atrial fibrillation Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05072938 Sep 2021 → Dec 2022 gastritis Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05379036 Jun 2021 → May 2022 irritable bowel syndrome I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03608761 Feb → Oct 2017 Sjogren syndrome, dry eye syndrome Hospital Nacional Profesor Alejandro Posadas Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02134405 Aug 2014 → Jun 2016 dyspepsia University of Malaya Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02755753 Jan 2014 → Jan 2016 gastroesophageal reflux disease YongChan Lee Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02393430 May 2012 → Jun 2014 gastritis BangMao Wang Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
— NCT01759108 Mar 2020 → Sep 2021 Sjogren syndrome University of Alexandria Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT00862628 Oct 2009 → Jun 2010 small intestine disorder Nagoya University Unknown No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy10 trials
Phase 2 NCT03437785 Comparator Jan → Oct 2018 gastritis Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT04685395 Comparator Dec 2019 → Jun 2021 mucositis Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04066530 Comparator Sep 2019 → Feb 2020 chronic gastritis Addpharma Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03658473 Comparator Nov 2014 stomach disorder Galeno Desenvolvimento de Pesquisas Clínicas Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01813812 Comparator Oct 2010 → Aug 2013 chronic gastritis Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Unknown No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 3

DateIssuerRelease
2023-11-30 Kukje Pharma Results 국제약품 ‘레바아이2%’, 대한안과학회서 VDT 관련 건성안 개선 효능 입증 kukjepharm.co.kr ↗
결론적으로 VDT관련 건성안 개선 효과측면에서는 레바미피드 성분의 제제가 우수함을 확인할 수 있었다
2011-05-06 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Results Phase III Study Results for Rebamipide Ophthalmic Suspension for Dry Eye Announced at ARVO 2011 otsuka.co.jp ↗
2010-11-09 Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Regulatory Otsuka Pharmaceutical Files for Regulatory Approval in Japan for Mucosta Ophthalmic Suspension for Dry Eye® otsuka.co.jp ↗
Tokyo, Japan, November 9, 2010 -- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. today announced it has applied for regulatory approval in Japan to manufacture and market Mucosta (rebamipide) ophthalmic suspension for treatment of dry eye.

All press releases naming this drug 8 releases

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Evidence & citations 14 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 53 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as rebamipide “OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the preventive and therapeutic effects of rebamipide gargle in comparison with benzydamine in head and neck cancer patients undergoing...” PMID 38824583 ↗ Jun 2024
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“Single-dose oral administration of AD-2291 (Rebamipide 100mg) in Period 1, followed by single-dose oral administration of AD-229 (Rebamipide 300mg) in Period 2.” NCT07385248 ↗

“patients in group 2 received Trimedat and Rebagit (rebamipide, marketing authorization number LP-001831 of 2012-09-12) for 2 months” NCT05379036 ↗

“Rebamipide (OPC-12759) in the treatment of dry eye: a randomized, double-masked, multicenter, placebo-controlled phase II study.” PMID 23009892 ↗ Sep 2012

“0.5% OPC-12759 (rebamipide) ophthalmic suspension” NCT00234078 ↗

“Rebamipide/Nizatidine Combination Therapy” NCT05072938 ↗

“Rebamipide 150mg” NCT04189705 ↗

NCT05303961 ↗

NCT01813812 ↗

NCT06084624 ↗

NCT07354230 ↗

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Known as AD-229 “Single-dose oral administration of AD-2291 (Rebamipide 100mg) in Period 1, followed by single-dose oral administration of AD-229 (Rebamipide 300mg) in Period 2.” NCT07385248 ↗
Known as AD-2291 “Single-dose oral administration of AD-2291 (Rebamipide 100mg) in Period 1, followed by single-dose oral administration of AD-229 (Rebamipide 300mg) in Period 2.” NCT07385248 ↗
Known as Mucosta “1. Brand name: Mucosta® Tab.” NCT00272467 ↗
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NCT04066530 ↗

Known as NSC-758955 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1697771 ↗
Known as OPC-12759 “A Phase II, Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Parallel Group, Multi-center Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of 2% Rebamipide (OPC-12759) Compared to Placebo in...” NCT01057147 ↗
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“A Phase II, Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Parallel Group, Multi-center Study Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of 2% Rebamipide (OPC-12759) Compared to Placebo for...” NCT01027013 ↗

“Rebamipide (OPC-12759) in the treatment of dry eye: a randomized, double-masked, multicenter, placebo-controlled phase II study.” PMID 23009892 ↗ Sep 2012

NCT01660256 ↗

NCT01493180 ↗

NCT00234078 ↗

NCT00885079 ↗

NCT00818324 ↗

NCT01471093 ↗

Known as Proamipide ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1697771 ↗
Known as REB “Rebamipide (REB), 2-(4-chlorobenzoylamino)-3-\[2(1H)-quinolinone-4-yl\]-propionic acid, is commonly used in cases of gastric ulcers, gastritis, and dry eye syndrome” NCT06084624 ↗
Known as Rebagit “patients in group 2 received Trimedat and Rebagit (rebamipide, marketing authorization number LP-001831 of 2012-09-12) for 2 months” NCT05379036 ↗
Known as Rebamipida ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1697771 ↗
Known as Rebator ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1697771 ↗
Action Inhibit “Rebamipide inhibited interleukin (IL)-17” NCT05166304 ↗
Modality Small molecule — CHEMBL1697771 ↗
Route Oral “oral administration.” NCT00272467 ↗