Levocystine Soft Capsule (L-Cysteine)

Adult dose

As L-Cystine, take 1,000 to 2,000 mg once daily for 10 to 20 days within a month.

This medication should not be taken by patients with significantly reduced kidney function or in hepatic coma. It is also safe for children under the age of 6 not to take this medication. Individuals with a specific kidney disease called cystinuria should not use this medication. Those with allergies or a history of hypersensitivity to soybean oil, beans, or peanuts should avoid this medication. If you have an allergy to this medication or its ingredients, have kidney stones, or have abnormalities in fat metabolism, you must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Particularly, this medication contains a dye called Tartrazine, so those allergic to this substance should exercise caution. If symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for about a month, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a specialist. During use, side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, and mild abdominal pain may occur, so you should inform a specialist if these symptoms arise. The prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly adhered to, and when children are taking the medication, a guardian must ensure proper supervision. Patients at risk of fat overload should regularly test their blood fat levels and adjust the medication dosage as needed. When other fat injectables are used together, the administered amount should be adjusted considering the fat content. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children in a safe place, kept sealed away from direct sunlight, and stored in a cool, dry place. It is also important to not transfer the medication into another container to maintain its quality.

Mild side effects

Nausea may occur occasionally, and diarrhea, dry mouth, and mild abdominal pain may occur rarely.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or light. This ensures that the ingredients remain unchanged and safe for use.

Appearance

Brown soft capsule with one side appearing as a yellow oily substance and the other side in a brown rectangular shape

Package unit

PTP - 240 capsules/PTP [240 capsules (120 capsules/PTP (5 capsules/PTP × 24) × 2)], Bottle - 300 capsules/bottle, Bottle - 90 capsules/bottle