Stabrone Tablet (Sodium Tianeptine)

Adult dose

○ Adults: Administer 12.5 mg of tianeptine sodium orally per dose, 3 times daily before meals. ○ In elderly patients aged 70 years or older, patients with renal impairment, or patients with severe hepatic impairment, limit administration to 2 times daily. ○ Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. ○ Abrupt discontinuation of treatment should be avoided. To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, the dose should be tapered gradually over 7 ~ 14 days. (See ‘General Precautions’ under Precautions for Use.)

This drug is used to treat depression, and during the initial weeks of treatment, symptoms may not improve, so patients should be closely monitored. Particularly, patients at risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior require more careful observation during treatment. This drug should not be used in children under 15 years of age, in patients with certain genetic disorders, and in patients currently taking MAO inhibitors. While taking this medication, various side effects such as loss of appetite, insomnia, drowsiness, headache, palpitations, gastrointestinal disturbances, and skin rashes may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Patients scheduled for surgery should stop taking this medication 24-48 hours before surgery, and it is safer not to take it with alcohol. Abruptly stopping the medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, muscle pain, and insomnia, so the dosage should be gradually reduced according to the doctor's instructions. Caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or decreased concentration may occur, and patients with a history of drug or alcohol dependence should be closely monitored for the risk of drug abuse. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function should limit the dosage, and it is advisable to avoid using this drug during pregnancy. In case of overdose, drowsiness or coma may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.

• Loss of appetite
• hyponatremia
• nightmares
• drug abuse and dependence
• suicidal ideation
• suicidal behavior
• confusion
• hallucination
• insomnia
• drowsiness

This medication should be stored at room temperature in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure. This helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

This medicine is an oval-shaped white film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle