Kwangdong Tamoxifen Tablets 20 mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

Adult dose

For adults, administer 20～40 mg of tamoxifen per day orally in 2 divided doses (morning and evening). Adjust the dose as needed according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Patients who are allergic to this drug or its components should also not receive it. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid using this drug in combination with certain other medications. Patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic digestive disorders should not take this medication. Patients with low white blood cell or platelet counts should use this medication cautiously. While taking this medication, various side effects such as nausea, fluid retention, vaginal bleeding, skin rash, flushing, and fatigue may occur. Symptoms such as anemia, cataracts, retinal issues, muscle pain, and thrombosis may also occasionally arise. Rarely, serious side effects such as vision impairment, liver dysfunction, skin allergic reactions, and changes to the endometrium may occur, so caution is warranted. Pregnancy should be avoided while taking this medication, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. If abnormal vaginal bleeding, menstrual irregularities, or pelvic pain occur, medical attention should be sought immediately. The risk of thrombosis may be increased, so patients with a history of thrombosis in themselves or their family should consult a physician. Thrombosis preventive measures must be strictly followed in cases of surgery or prolonged immobility. This medication may interact with other drugs that inhibit or induce certain enzymes, so it is important to inform a doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. It should absolutely not be taken during pregnancy, and if breastfeeding, either the medication should be avoided or breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children, and it is not recommended for use in this age group. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

• Nausea
• fluid retention
• vaginal bleeding
• vaginal discharge
• skin rash
• flushing
• fatigue
• anemia
• cataract
• retinopathy

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Also, when storing the medication, it is best to keep it at room temperature that is not too hot or too cold. Storing it in this manner will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

This medication is a white, round film-coated tablet.

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)