Key information summary
Efficacy & effects
Used for pain associated with sudden muscle cramps.
Dosage
The standard adult single dose (5.0 grams) should be taken three times a day before or between meals.
Precautions
This medication should not be taken by individuals with heart disease or those who have a history of heart disease. Additionally, infants under 1 year of age or those with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication. Individuals with high blood pressure, kidney disease, or edema must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. It is important for women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are taking other medications, as well as children and elderly patients, to consult a specialist before taking this medication. If any unusual symptoms occur while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a specialist. Particularly, if symptoms such as reduced urination, swelling of the face and extremities, increased blood pressure, headaches, muscle weakness, cramps, heart problems, or jaundice appear, you should seek advice quickly. This medication should be taken as directed and at the prescribed dosage, only when symptoms arise, and it is advised not to take it for extended periods. When children take this medication, adult supervision and guidance are necessary. Also, caution should be taken if this medication is taken together with potassium-containing medications or drugs containing licorice as it may lead to side effects. When using this medication with other herbal medicines, it is important to check for overlapping ingredients. This medication should be stored away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place, and kept out of reach of children. Medications should be stored in their original containers and not transferred to other containers.
Side effects
Swelling of the face and extremities, heavy eyelids, congestive heart failure, ventricular tachycardia, jaundice due to liver dysfunction (yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes), symptoms of aldosteronism (reduced urine output, swelling, increased blood pressure, weight gain).