Nelson Cimetidine Tablet 200 Milligrams (Cimetidine)

Adult dosage

For cimetidine, administer 400 mg orally twice a day (morning, bedtime) or 800 mg once a day (at bedtime). Additionally, administer 300 mg orally four times a day (after meals, at bedtime). The dosage may be increased to 400 mg orally four times a day (after meals, at bedtime) (total 1.6 g). For improvement of gastric mucosal lesions, administer 200 mg orally twice a day or 400 mg once a day.

Children's dosage

Administer orally in divided doses of 20 to 40 mg per kg of body weight daily.

Care must be taken to avoid glass fragments when cutting glass ampoule injections. Extra caution is necessary when used in children or the elderly. This medication should not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to this drug or are allergic to its ingredients, and in patients currently taking dofetilide. The risk of cardiac arrhythmias may increase if taken with dofetilide. It should be administered carefully to patients with impaired kidney or liver function, patients with a history of drug allergies, the elderly, children under 19 years of age, and patients undergoing dialysis, with dosage adjustments or intervals as needed. Additionally, this medication can mask symptoms of stomach cancer; therefore, it should only be used after confirming that it is not stomach cancer. During the course of this medication, various adverse reactions such as leukopenia, abnormal liver function, renal impairment, allergic reactions, gynecomastia, gastrointestinal symptoms, neurological symptoms, and skin rashes may occur. If any symptoms appear, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Use the minimum effective dose to confirm therapeutic effects, and consider switching to other treatments if there is no effect. The elderly and those with chronic illnesses should be cautious as the risk of pneumonia may increase. Given its numerous interactions with other medications, especially anticoagulants, antidepressants, antiarrhythmics, antifungals, etc., dose adjustments or discontinuation should be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant may find the use of this medication unsafe. It should only be used when necessary, and breastfeeding should be avoided if being used. Safety in children has not been established, so it should only be given in special cases. The elderly may have increased blood drug concentrations due to reduced kidney function, so the dose should be reduced or the dosing interval extended. In cases of overdose, respiratory depression may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. When using as an injection, rapid intravenous administration should be avoided, and it should be infused slowly. Keep out of reach of children and avoid transferring to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, mucous membrane pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

General fatigue, weakness, subcutaneous hemorrhage, mucosal hemorrhage, fever, increased AST and ALT, hepatitis, abdominal bloating, constipation, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, tingling in the limbs, drowsiness, hypochondriacal symptoms, gynecomastia, excessive milk secretion, increased leukorrhea, erectile dysfunction, bradycardia, tachycardia, palpitations, AV block, fatigue, general warmth, urinary difficulty, muscle pain, joint pain, pancreatitis, hair loss, confusion (anxiety, psychosis, depression, excitement, hallucinations,

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale green round tablet

Package unit

1000 tablets (bottle)