Disphed Tablet (Levosulpiride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 25 mg of levosulpiride orally per dose, 3 times daily before meals.

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and by nursing women. This drug should not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation as its gastrointestinal motility-stimulating effects may be harmful. Patients with pheochromocytoma, which can cause hypertension due to a tumor, should also avoid this medication. Patients with allergy reactions or intolerance to this drug should not be administered. It is advisable not to use this medication in patients with liver disease, manic episodes of bipolar disorder, or in patients with malignant breast disease. Patients with hypertension, children, and elderly individuals should use this drug with special caution, and for children, avoid overdose. This medication can cause amenorrhea or excessive lactation, and gynecomastia due to endocrine abnormalities, so if any unusual signs appear, usage should be stopped immediately. Rarely, extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors, tongue twisting, and anxiety may occur, so discontinue the medication if these symptoms arise. With long-term use, involuntary movements around the mouth may occur, and these symptoms may continue even after discontinuation of the drug. Gastrointestinal side effects may include dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Cardiovascular side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmia may present, so caution is advised. A serious side effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome has been rarely reported; if high fever, muscle rigidity, or changes in consciousness occur, discontinue the drug and seek treatment at a hospital. Allergy symptoms such as rash or edema, flushing, lethargy, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, erectile dysfunction may also occur rarely. It is advisable to avoid activities requiring attention, such as driving or operating machinery while taking this medication. Additionally, potential interactions with other drugs may occur, so caution is needed, especially when used with anticholinergics, narcotic analgesics, digoxin preparations, and benzamide drugs. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid this medication as it may pose risks to the fetus or newborn. The elderly should be cautious for potential drug accumulation due to decreased kidney function, and dose adjustments may be necessary. This drug has an antiemetic effect and should be used cautiously in cases of intoxication, intestinal obstruction, or vomiting symptoms due to brain tumors. Long-term high-dosage administration may affect the reproductive system, so caution is necessary.

• Amenorrhea
• galactorrhea
• gynecomastia
• tremors
• tongue twisting
• anxiety
• involuntary movements around the mouth
• thirst
• heartburn
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature). Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy and safety for a long time.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle