Dicamax 1000 Tablets

Adult dose

For those 8 years and older and adults: Take 1 tablet once daily

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, patients with sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause), or those with renal diseases. Additionally, individuals with an allergy to this medication or its ingredients, infants under 12 months of age, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure should also refrain from use. During the course of this medication, drugs such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids should not be taken concurrently. Infants under 1 year, currently treated patients, children exposed to significant sunlight with normal diets, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, and toddlers should consult a doctor, dentist, or pharmacist before taking this medication. In particular, caution is needed as vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia in newborns through breast milk. Patients with heart or circulatory issues, those with renal impairment, patients with hypoproteinemia, those receiving cardiac glycosides, and patients with a history of kidney stones should consult with an expert before taking this medication. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hypotension, flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash occur during use, discontinue immediately and consult an expert. Also, overdose can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms or hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema, and long-term use may lead to hypercalcemia and urolithiasis. Caution is necessary when taking with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene due to the risk of hyperkalemia. If overdose occurs or if symptoms do not improve after 1 month of use, consult an expert. This medication must be taken strictly as directed, and administration to children should be supervised by a guardian. It is advisable to avoid teas containing tannins such as green tea and black tea before and after taking this medication. For storage, keep the medication in a tightly sealed container away from children, avoiding direct sunlight and storing it in a cool, dry place. Additionally, to prevent misuse and maintain the quality of the medication, do not transfer it to another container.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• hypotension
• flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• hypernatremia
• congestive heart failure

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, or antacids. Additionally, consult a doctor or pharmacist if used with cardiac glycosides, aldosterone antagonists, or triamterene.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided while taking or before and after consuming teas that contain tannins, such as green tea and black tea.

This medication should be stored in an airtight container and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and ensures safe usage.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

90 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP) ×9]