Purmin 5 mg (Fursultiamine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Fursultiamine is typically administered by subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection in doses of 5 to 100 mg per day for adults. Adjust as necessary based on symptoms.

This medication is provided in an ampoule form, which poses a risk of glass fragmentation. Therefore, care must be taken when breaking the ampoule, especially when administering to children and the elderly. Patients who have had allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to the ingredients in this medication should not use it. Caution is advised when administering this medication to patients with a history of drug hypersensitivity reactions. Rarely, serious adverse reactions such as shock may occur, necessitating careful monitoring of the patient’s condition. If sudden drops in blood pressure, chest pain, or breathing difficulties occur, administration should be immediately stopped and appropriate treatment sought. Additionally, rare allergic reactions such as skin rashes may occur, and administration should be halted if such symptoms appear. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, and sporadically diarrhea. Headaches or increased urination may occasionally occur. This medication may cause pain in the veins when administered intravenously, thus it is advisable to inject it as slowly as possible. To prevent bacterial contamination, unused drug solution should not be reused. When opening the ampoule, use the one-point cut method with the mark facing up; apply careful pressure in the opposite direction to cut. The area around the ampoule should be cleaned with alcohol swab to prevent foreign substances from entering. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided to prevent quality degradation or accidents.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• hypotension
• chest pain
• dyspnea.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomatitis
• diarrhea
• headache
• increased urination
• rash.

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is essential to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

A colorless and transparent liquid contained in a brown translucent glass ampoule injection.

Package unit

10 ampoules/box [10 mL/ampoule]