Shajen Capsule (Nifuroxazide)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 200 mg of nifuroxazide per dose 4 times daily. Do not take for more than 3 days. Ensure adequate fluid intake during treatment and adjust the amount and method of fluid replacement according to the severity of diarrhea and the patient's age and condition.

This medication may require intravenous fluid replacement therapy when there is severe and persistent diarrhea, vomiting, or refusal to eat. Additionally, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components should not take it. Children and adolescents under 18 years of age should not use this medication. This medication contains lactose; therefore, patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and are not using effective contraception, as well as breastfeeding women, are also advised not to take this medication. During treatment, it is recommended to avoid raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy foods, frozen foods, and beverages that may exacerbate diarrhea symptoms, and to consume cooked meats or rice instead. This medication contains a pigment called Yellow No. 5, which requires individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this component to consult a professional before use. If severe allergic reactions such as rash, urticaria, angioedema, or anaphylactic shock occur during treatment, stop taking the medication immediately and consult with a physician or pharmacist. If diarrhea persists for more than 2 days, the treatment plan should be reassessed, and fluid replacement methods may need to be altered. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, and due to the possibility of inducing mutations, it is advisable not to use it. In the case of breastfeeding, it is not known how much of this medication is transferred into breast milk, so potential effects on the infant cannot be completely excluded, thus it is better to avoid use. As diarrhea can lead to loss of electrolytes, it is essential to replenish fluids adequately with drinks containing sugar and salt. There is no specific data on overdose of this medication, but symptoms should be monitored closely, and appropriate treatment should be sought according to the symptoms. In cases of severe symptoms due to infectious diarrhea, it is common to use antibiotics. This medication does not affect driving or operating machinery, so these activities can be performed while taking it. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children, store it in its original container, and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Diarrhea
• vomiting
• skin rash
• urticaria
• angioedema
• anaphylactic shock

Food interactions

This medication requires avoiding raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy food, frozen food, and beverages during diarrhea, and it is recommended to consume cooked food (meat, rice) whenever possible.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid contact with air or moisture, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will safely maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule containing yellow powder with a light yellow appearance

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP