Hafrokin Injection (Fursultiamine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

As fursultiamine, typically administered 5 – 100 mg under the skin, intramuscularly, or intravenously per day for adults. Adjust according to symptoms.

This medication is in an ampoule form, and when opening the ampoule, glass fragments may get mixed in. Therefore, care should be taken when cutting the ampoule to avoid glass pieces entering. Extra caution is needed when using in children and the elderly. Patients who have had allergic reactions to the ingredients in this medication should not use it. Patients with a history of drug allergies should be cautious when using this medication. Serious adverse reactions like shock may occur rarely when using this medication, so if symptoms such as low blood pressure, chest pain, or shortness of breath appear, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, if symptoms of skin allergy such as rash appear, use of this medication should be stopped. Occasional gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, mouth inflammation, diarrhea, and headaches, as well as symptoms of frequent urination, may occur. When administering this medication intravenously, it is important to inject slowly to minimize vascular pain. To prevent bacterial contamination, any remaining medication should not be reused after opening. When opening the ampoule, it should be oriented with the marked side up and the opposite side pressed gently for safe cutting, and the upper part of the ampoule should be cleaned with an alcohol swab to avoid contamination. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container can lead to accidents or deterioration in drug quality.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• low blood pressure
• chest pain
• shortness of breath

Mild side effects

• Rash
• nausea
• vomiting
• glossitis
• diarrhea
• headache
• frequent urination

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

A clear liquid that is colorless to pale yellow contained in a transparent brown glass ampoule.

Package unit

1 ampoule (10mL) x 10 ampoules