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BT La Capsule (Grape Leaf Dry Extract)

BT La Capsule (Grape Leaf Dry Extract)

OTC medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Dried Extract›180mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Joah Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule filled with purple powder with brown upper and lower parts.
Packaging
60 C/PTP, 120 C/PTP, 300 C/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200707276 · Notified 2007.06.25 · Insurance code 644600490

Summary

Main use
Improvement of symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (e.g., lower-limb edema and pain)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 360 mg of dried grape leaf extract once daily with water before breakfast.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Joah Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency (e.g., lower-limb edema and pain)

  • Lower limb edema
  • heaviness in the lower limbs
  • pain
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This medication helps relieve lower limb edema, heaviness, and pain caused by chronic venous insufficiency. It improves blood circulation, reducing swelling and heaviness in the legs, and is effective in relieving pain. Therefore, it is used to improve symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 360 mg of dried grape leaf extract once daily with water before breakfast.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by persons allergic to this medicine or its components. Furthermore, children and adolescents should not take this medicine. Individuals with impaired absorption of glucose and galactose should particularly avoid this medication in capsule form. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication. Nursing mothers are also advised to avoid taking this medication or to discontinue breastfeeding since it is uncertain whether this medication passes into breast milk. Women who may become pregnant should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication contains specific dyes, and caution is necessary if there is an allergy or hypersensitivity to these dyes. If allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, hives, or hypersensitivity to sunlight occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Additionally, gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and rarely headaches may occur, so report persistent symptoms to a healthcare professional. Sudden and severe pain, swelling, or skin color changes in one leg may be signs of serious conditions such as thrombosis, and medical attention should be sought immediately. If symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of taking this medication, discontinue use and consult a doctor, and it is safe not to exceed a duration of 3 months. The effects of this medication on driving or operating machinery have not been adequately studied, so caution is advised. Although severe side effects have not been reported in case of overdose, it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Treatments such as leg bandages or compression stockings and washing with cold water, as prescribed by a doctor, should continue regardless of taking this medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, transferring this medication from its original container to another can pose risks of misuse or deterioration in quality, so it should always be stored in the original container with the cap tightly closed.

Side effects

  • Urticaria
  • itching
  • skin rash
  • skin hypersensitivity
  • eczema
  • angioedema
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • headache

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture ingress, ideally at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule filled with purple powder with brown upper and lower parts.

Package unit

60 C/PTP, 120 C/PTP, 300 C/bottle

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