Summary
- Main use
- Treatment of chronic hepatitis accompanied by persistent ALT elevation
- Who takes it
- Adults
- Adult dose
- Adults: Administer 7.5 mg of biphenyl dimethyl dicarboxylate orally per dose, 3 times daily. If symptoms do not improve after 1 ~ 2 months of use, the dose may be increased to 15 mg per dose, 3 times daily. When the ALT level returns to normal, administer 7.5 mg per dose orally, 2 times daily. The usual duration of treatment is 6 ~ 12 months. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- Guju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Efficacy & effects
Treatment of chronic hepatitis accompanied by persistent ALT elevation
- Persistent elevation of ALT
- chronic hepatitis
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This medication is used for chronic hepatitis with persistently elevated ALT levels.
How to take
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 7.5 mg of biphenyl dimethyl dicarboxylate orally per dose, 3 times daily. If symptoms do not improve after 1 ~ 2 months of use, the dose may be increased to 15 mg per dose, 3 times daily. When the ALT level returns to normal, administer 7.5 mg per dose orally, 2 times daily. The usual duration of treatment is 6 ~ 12 months. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.
Precautions
This medication should not be used by patients who have an allergic reaction to this medication or its ingredients. Patients with chronic active hepatitis or cirrhosis should be cautious when using this medication. This medication may cause side effects such as dry mouth, nausea, and skin rashes, which may improve with the use of allergy medications. There may be temporary issues with liver function that can cause jaundice, but this can be resolved by discontinuing the medication or using jaundice treatment. Nausea or abdominal distension may occasionally occur but should resolve soon. Taking this medication with inosine may improve liver function test results. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Elderly individuals may have weakened body functions, so the dose should be reduced or used with caution. It is rare for liver function tests to rise again during treatment, but levels may rise after discontinuation; however, they should improve again upon resuming the medication. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication from its original container to another container may lead to misuse or deterioration in quality, so it should be stored in its original container with the lid tightly closed.
Side effects
- dry mouth
- nausea
- skin rash
- transient jaundice
- vomiting
- abdominal bloating
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. This ensures that the components of the medication do not change and its effectiveness is maintained for a longer time.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
An orange rectangular soft capsule containing a clear colorless to light yellow transparent liquid.
Package unit
30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle, 60 capsules/box [(10 capsules/PTP*6)]
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