Polacon Tablet (Aplocualone)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer afloqualone 20㎎ orally per dose 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 4, so individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient should use it with caution. While taking this medication, it may affect mental and nervous systems, occasionally leading to symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, or staggering. Rarely, headaches or a feeling of heaviness in the head may also be experienced. It may also affect the digestive system, causing nausea, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, and discomfort in the stomach, and rarely symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, or gastritis may occur. Sensitivity to light may increase, so skin reactions should be closely monitored when exposed to sunlight. If such symptoms occur, medication should be discontinued and appropriate action taken. Additionally, allergic reactions such as rashes or itching may occur, in which case the medication should be stopped immediately, and treatment should be sought. Other potential effects include lethargy or malaise, and rarely, edema, tinnitus, increased urination, and oral inflammation may occur. While taking this medication, drowsiness or decreased reflexes may occur, so it is safer to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. For women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently proven, and it should only be used if the benefits of treatment are deemed greater than the risks. During breastfeeding, safety has not been established, so it is advised to avoid use if possible, and if unavoidable, breastfeeding should be stopped. There is limited experience with this medication in children, and safety is not certain, so administration should be done cautiously. Older adults may have decreased bodily function, so special care should be taken, such as reducing the dosage.

• dizziness
• vertigo
• drowsiness
• headache
• heaviness in the head
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. It is also advisable to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to help maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle