Protin Tablets (Nizatidine)

Adult dose

Adults (15 ∼ 79 years): Administer 75 mg of nizatidine orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve after 8 hours, administer an additional 75 mg. Do not exceed 150 mg per day.

This medication is not safe for individuals with certain diseases or conditions. For example, those who have had allergies to this medication or similar types of medication should avoid taking it. Additionally, individuals with a history of anemia or reduced blood cell counts should also avoid using this medication. If already taking other gastrointestinal medications, it is advised to avoid concurrent use of this medication. Those with blood disorders, liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, asthma, or autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism must use this medication cautiously if they are taking steroids, antibiotics, anticancer drugs, or certain antifungals. It is safest for children under 15 years, elderly individuals over 80 years, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers not to take this medication. Moreover, those with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should also avoid this medication. While taking this medication, it is advisable not to use high-dose aspirin or certain anticancer drugs, antibiotics, and to be cautious with the use of other gastrointestinal medications. It is safe not to consume alcoholic beverages while taking this medication. Before taking, consult a doctor or pharmacist if experiencing a history of drug allergies, currently taking other medications, has a family history of allergies, is an elderly person over 65 years, or has symptoms like throat pain, cough, or high fever. If experiencing symptoms such as rashes, itching, difficulty breathing, blood abnormalities, digestive disorders, liver function abnormalities, neurological symptoms, heart rhythm abnormalities, gynecomastia, skin rashes, or other unusual symptoms while taking, stop the medication immediately and consult a specialist. If exceeding the prescribed dose or if symptoms do not improve within 3 days, see healthcare professionals immediately. This medication may hide symptoms of stomach cancer, so it should be used only after confirming the absence of stomach cancer, and dose reductions may be needed in cases of severe liver or kidney dysfunction. If there is no therapeutic effect, it is best to switch to another treatment, and it is safest not to take it for longer than 2 weeks. Be sure to follow the prescribed dosage and administration. To reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, avoid lying down immediately after meals, limit the intake of caffeine, chocolate, fried foods, and alcohol, and do not eat right before bedtime. If overweight, losing weight and reducing or quitting smoking can be beneficial. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children.

• Rash
• itching
• bronchial asthma
• laryngeal edema
• hypotension
• bronchospasm
• pharyngeal edema
• dyspnea
• anaphylactic-like symptoms
• anemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with other gastrointestinal medications, steroids, antibiotics, anticancer drugs, azole antifungals, high-dose (3,900 mg) aspirin, gefitinib, prulifloxacin, or atazanavir.

Food interactions

Alcohol should be avoided while taking this medication. Also, avoid the intake of caffeine, chocolate, and fried foods.

This medication should be kept in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle