Gentiosin Tablet

Adult dose

Typical adults should take 3 to 6 tablets once, 2 times a day (morning and evening).

Child dose

For ages 7 to 14 years, take 2 to 3 tablets once, 2 times a day (morning and evening).

This medication should not be taken by children under 6 years of age, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it due to the risk of uterine contractions and premature birth. Breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication as the ingredients can transfer to breast milk and cause diarrhea in infants. Individuals with genetic lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also refrain from using this medication. Do not take this medication with other drugs that induce diarrhea, and patients with allergies to certain dyes should use it cautiously. Patients with high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, edema, diarrhea symptoms, gastrointestinal weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting symptoms must consult a specialist before taking this medication. It is important for people with low physical strength, those who have previously experienced an allergic reaction to drugs, individuals taking other medications, and the elderly to consult a specialist before use. If swelling of the face or limbs, increased blood pressure, headache, muscle weakness, skin rash, or digestive symptoms occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. Strict adherence to the prescribed dosage and method of administration is necessary, and effects may differ between individuals, so consultation with a specialist is required for long-term use. Children should be administered this medication under the supervision of a guardian, and caution should be exercised when taken in conjunction with specific diuretics or preparations containing licorice due to the risk of side effects. Store this medication away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place, in a safe location out of reach of children. It is safest to keep it in the original container and not transfer it to another container; ensure it is sealed after use.

Serious side effects

Decreased urine output, severe swelling of the face and limbs (edema), increased blood pressure, headache, weakness due to myopathy (muscle disease), limb cramps, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness (hyperemia)
• itching
• loss of appetite
• gastrointestinal discomfort
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• weakness

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

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

20 tablets / PTPT [(10 tablets / PTPT x 2 pieces)]