Albogen Cimetidine Tablet 400mg

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 400 mg (as cimetidine) orally twice a day (morning, bedtime) or 800 mg once a day (at bedtime). You may administer 300 mg orally four times a day (after meals, bedtime). The dosage can be increased to 400 mg four times a day (after meals, bedtime) for a total of 1.6 g. In acute cases of acute gastritis and exacerbations of chronic gastritis, administer 200 mg twice a day or 40 mg once a day.

Child dose

Children: Administer orally in divided doses of 20-40 mg per kg of body weight per day.

Care must be taken when cutting a glass ampule if this medication is in injectable form. If glass fragments mix in, adverse reactions can occur, especially when used by children or the elderly. People who have hypersensitivity to this medication or are allergic to any of its components should not take it. Patients taking certain medications that carry the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias should also avoid using it. Patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should also refrain from using this medication. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function may experience increased concentration of this medication, so dosages should be adjusted or intervals extended with caution. Elderly patients, children, and patients undergoing hemodialysis should also take this medication cautiously, and conditions indicating gastric cancer should be confirmed before use as symptoms may be obscured. Patients who test positive for Helicobacter pylori should also undergo eradication treatment. While taking this medication, various side effects such as leukopenia, liver function abnormalities, kidney issues, allergic reactions, gynecomastia, digestive disorders, neuropsychiatric symptoms, cardiac arrhythmias, and severe skin reactions might occur. If any abnormal symptoms appear, discontinue the medication immediately and consult your doctor. The medication should be administered in the minimal effective dosage, and if it is not effective, other treatments should be considered. Regular monitoring of conditions is particularly important for elderly patients and those with a history of peptic ulcers. Interaction with other medications may occur when taken together, so it should only be taken after consulting a physician. The safety of this medication has not been established for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and it should only be used when absolutely necessary; breastfeeding should be suspended during treatment. Caution should be exercised when administering it to children, and elderly patients may need dosage adjustments due to impaired kidney function. In cases of overdose, there is a risk of respiratory depression, and immediate medical treatment should be sought. When used as an injectable, it should be administered slowly to reduce the risk of side effects. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container. Some reports suggest that it may affect certain reproductive organs in animal studies, although it is known not to have significant effects on reproductive capability in clinical settings.

Serious side effects

• Leukopenia
• agranulocytosis
• thrombocytopenia
• pancytopenia
• aplastic anemia
• immune hemolytic anemia
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• liver function abnormalities
• liver fibrosis

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• fever
• generalized warmth
• urinary difficulty
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• pancreatitis
• hair loss
• gynecomastia
• excessive milk secretion

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture ingress, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Pale blue oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle