CMG Levosulpiride Tablets (Levosulpiride)

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 mothers. It is also not safe to administer to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation. Patients whose blood pressure may elevate due to specific tumors or who have allergic reactions to this medication should avoid its use. It is also advisable not to administer this drug to patients with epilepsy or at the manic phase of bipolar disorder, as well as those with malignant breast disease. Patients with hypertension, children, and the elderly should be especially cautious when using this medication and may need dosage adjustments and monitoring. The use of this medication may lead to endocrine disorders such as amenorrhea, excessive milk secretion, and gynecomastia; thus, usage should be halted immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Furthermore, extrapyramidal symptoms such as tremors, abnormal tongue movements, and restlessness may rarely appear, so careful monitoring is necessary. With long-term use, involuntary movements around the mouth may persist, necessitating regular assessments. Gastrointestinal side effects such as dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may occur. In terms of cardiac effects, hypertension or arrhythmias may develop, requiring monitoring of blood pressure and heart condition. Rarely, a serious side effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur, characterized by high fever, muscle rigidity, and altered mental status, warranting immediate cessation of medication and hospital visit if such symptoms arise. Other possible symptoms include rash, edema, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, instability, erectile dysfunction, and changes in libido; any unusual symptoms should be reported. During the use of this medication, it is advisable to avoid activities requiring concentration, such as driving or operating machinery. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, especially anticholinergics, analgesics, digitalis preparations, other neuroleptics, alcohol, and drugs that prolong the QT interval.

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessive heat or cold.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

[Domestic] 30 tablets/bottle, 600 tablets/bottle [Export 1, Export 2] 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10 pieces)