Secaron Tablet (Aplocuaqalon)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer afloqualone 20㎎ per dose orally 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication contains lactose, so individuals with hereditary galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. When taking this medication, it may affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as staggering, dizziness, and drowsiness. Rarely, headaches or a feeling of heaviness in the head may also occur. It may also affect the digestive system, causing nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and gastric discomfort, with rare occurrences of vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, and gastritis. There may be increased sensitivity to light affecting the skin, so caution is advised when exposed to sunlight, and if allergic reactions such as rash or itching occur, stop taking the drug immediately and seek appropriate measures. Taking this medication may result in weakness or lethargy, and in rare cases, swelling, tinnitus, frequent urination, and mouth inflammation may occur. During treatment, drowsiness or decreased reflexes may occur; thus, it is advisable to avoid hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery. The safety of this medication during pregnancy is not well established; therefore, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take it if the benefits of therapy outweigh the risks, after consulting with a healthcare professional. The safety of this medication during breastfeeding is also not established, so it is advisable to avoid taking it, and if it is necessary to take it, cessation of breastfeeding is recommended. There is insufficient experience with this medication’s use in children, so caution is required. Elderly individuals may have reduced physical functioning, so special caution such as dosage adjustment is necessary.

• Dizziness
• vertigo
• drowsiness
• headache
• heaviness in the head
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach
• vomiting

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-blocking container. Additionally, it should be stored in a sealed container to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White circular tablet

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*10], 30 tablets/bottle