Sulgidam 50 mg Soft Capsule

Adult dose

For capsules: 1 capsule per dose, taken 3 times a day. For tablets: 1 tablet per dose, taken 3 times a day. For gels: 1 packet per dose, taken 3 times a day. For liquid forms: 1 bottle per dose, taken 3 times a day.

This medicine should not be taken by patients with severe biliary obstruction or fulminant hepatitis, as well as those with allergic reactions to this medicine or its components. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should also avoid taking this medicine, and it is advisable that children do not take this medicine. Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease, patients with radiolucent calcified gallstones, non-functional gallbladder patients, and those with acute cholecystitis should also avoid this medicine. Patients with kidney disease and those with peptic ulcers such as acute gastric or duodenal ulcers should exercise caution as this medicine may worsen their symptoms. During the use of this medicine, it should not be taken together with oral antidiabetic agents, cholestyramine, colesevelam, medicinal charcoal, and antacids containing magnesium and aluminum hydroxide. Furthermore, concurrent use with medications that reduce cholesterol in bile or lower cholesterol in the blood, and medications that may cause liver damage should be avoided. In cases of severe pancreatic disease or cholelithiasis, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist should be made before taking this medicine. If digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, and stomach discomfort occur during the use, or if allergy symptoms such as itching or rash appear, the patient should immediately discontinue use and consult a professional. Additionally, if symptoms such as general malaise, dizziness, calcification of gallstones, increased liver enzyme levels, decreased white blood cell count, fever, cough, or difficulty breathing occur, the patient should immediately inform a professional. It is important to take this medicine as prescribed in terms of dosage; if any adverse reactions occur, it is crucial to stop taking the medicine and consult with a doctor or pharmacist. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container; always keep it tightly closed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Fever, cough, difficulty breathing, interstitial pneumonia accompanied by chest X-ray abnormalities

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, stomach discomfort, itching, rash, general malaise, dizziness, increased liver enzyme levels (ALT, ALP, AST, γ-GT), decreased white blood cell count

Drug interactions

This medicine should not be taken together with oral antidiabetic agents (e.g. tolbutamide), cholestyramine, colesevelam, medicinal charcoal, antacids containing magnesium and aluminum hydroxide, and medications that increase cholesterol secretion in the liver (e.g., estrogen-containing oral contraceptives, lipid-lowering agents like clofibrate).

This medicine may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the medicine's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Red oval soft capsules containing yellow contents

Package unit

60 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX6), 120 capsules (10 capsules/PTPX12)