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Criedol Tablet 100 mg (Surlindac)

Criedol Tablet 100 mg (Surlindac)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Sulindac›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Geonil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Dark yellow hexagonal film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle 1000 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 197900123 · Notified 1979.08.10

Summary

Main use
Relief of arthritis (such as osteoarthritis), periarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer sulindac 100-200mg per dose orally 2 times daily with meals. For acute gouty arthritis and periarthritis, administer orally for 7-10 days. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Geonil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of arthritis (such as osteoarthritis), periarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

  • Osteoarthritis
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • acute gouty arthritis
  • pericapsulitis
  • tendinitis
  • bursitis
  • tenosynovitis
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This medication is effectively used for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It also helps with inflammatory diseases around the joints such as ankylosing spondylitis, acute gouty arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and tenosynovitis. It alleviates inflammation and pain in the joints, making daily life more comfortable for patients. It is primarily used for the treatment of chronic and acute joint diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer sulindac 100-200mg per dose orally 2 times daily with meals. For acute gouty arthritis and periarthritis, administer orally for 7-10 days. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. This medication may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and there is a possibility of serious problems like myocardial infarction or stroke, so those with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should be cautious. Serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations may occur, particularly in older adults or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, and they should use it more cautiously. Individuals with peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe blood disorders, liver dysfunction, or kidney dysfunction should not take this medication. Individuals with allergic reactions to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or those with asthma, should also avoid this medication. It is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children not to take this medication. When using this medication for an extended period, regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be conducted to check for abnormalities, and if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a physician immediately. If serious side effects such as headaches, nausea, fever, skin rashes, or shortness of breath occur, administration should be stopped immediately and healthcare personnel should be notified. Taking this medication together with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of side effects, so it is best to avoid co-administration. There may be interactions with blood pressure medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, etc., so if you are taking these medications, inform your physician. This medication is excreted through the kidneys, so dose adjustments may be necessary for patients with impaired kidney function, and serious symptoms such as coma and hypotension may occur with overdose, so caution is required. Elderly patients should take this medication at the minimum dose carefully and pay special attention to the occurrence of side effects. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer it to other containers.

Side effects

  • shock
  • peptic ulcer
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • gastric perforation
  • pancreatitis
  • colitis
  • gastrointestinal pain
  • abdominal pain
  • discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • loss of appetite
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  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • stomatitis
  • gastritis
  • malaise
  • gastric cramps
  • thirst
  • symptoms of a rough tongue
  • aseptic meningitis
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • irritability
  • insomnia
  • sweating
  • myasthenia
  • paresthesia
  • neuropathy
  • depression
  • fatigue
  • syncope
  • convulsion
  • neuritis
  • mental disorder
  • reddening
  • pruritus
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Reiter's syndrome
  • erythema multiforme
  • photosensitivity
  • alopecia
  • mucosal dryness
  • exudative dermatitis
  • desquamation of the oral mucosa
  • angioedema
  • urticaria
  • fever
  • excitement
  • chill
  • eosinophilia
  • rash
  • wheal
  • jaundice
  • cholestasis
  • hepatitis
  • liver dysfunction
  • elevation of GOT
  • GPT
  • ALP
  • palpitations
  • congestive heart failure
  • hypertension
  • arrhythmia
  • aplastic anemia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • anemia
  • neutropenia
  • leukopenia
  • agranulocytosis
  • thrombocytopenia
  • petechiae
  • purpura
  • bone marrow suppression
  • prolonged prothrombin time
  • acute interstitial nephritis
  • renal failure
  • nephrolithiasis
  • nephrotic syndrome
  • hematuria
  • proteinuria
  • hyperkalemia
  • crystalluria
  • urine discoloration
  • dysuria
  • tinnitus
  • hearing loss
  • vision impairment
  • taste disturbance
  • muscle weakness
  • epistaxis
  • edema
  • glossitis
  • vaginal bleeding
  • hyperglycemia
  • gynecomastia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Dark yellow hexagonal film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle 1000 tablets/bottle

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