Sulfin Tablet (Levosemperide)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and by nursing women. It should not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation, as stimulation of gastrointestinal motility may be harmful. Avoid administering to patients with certain tumors, such as pheochromocytoma, due to the risk of inducing hypertension. Patients with allergies to this medication or those who cannot tolerate it should not use it. Patients with liver disease, patients in the manic phase of bipolar disorder, and female patients with breast-related conditions are advised to avoid this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. Patients with hypertension, children, and the elderly should exercise special caution when using this medication. Particularly, children should be careful with dosage adjustments to prevent side effects due to overdose. Long-term use of this medication may cause endocrine disturbances such as amenorrhea, excessive lactation, and gynecomastia. Rarely, movement disorders such as trembling, tongue twisting, and restlessness may occur, and if these symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued. Occasionally, involuntary movements around the mouth may persist, so caution is needed during long-term use. Gastrointestinal side effects may include dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Cardiac-related side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmia may occur, and in severe cases, life-threatening symptoms known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome may arise. These symptoms accompany high fever, muscle rigidity, and changes in consciousness, and if they appear, the medication should be immediately discontinued and medical attention sought. While taking this medication, rare side effects such as rash, swelling, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, and erectile dysfunction may also occur. It is advisable to avoid activities requiring concentration, such as driving or operating machinery, while taking this medication. Moreover, interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so care should be taken with anticholinergics, analgesics, digitalis preparations, other antipsychotic medications, alcohol, and medications that prolong the QT interval. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid taking this medication, as it may pose risks to the fetus or newborn. Elderly individuals may have decreased renal function, resulting in prolonged retention of the medication in the body, so dosage adjustments and monitoring for side effects are important. Finally, this medication has a vomiting-reducing effect and may mask vomiting due to other causes, necessitating accurate diagnosis and observation. Caution is advised with prolonged high-dose use, as it may affect the reproductive organs.

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help keep the medication effective for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle