Summary
- Main use
- Diagnostic effect for Helicobacter pylori infection
- Who takes it
- Adults
- Adult dose
- Administer 100 mg (1 tablet) of urea (13C) orally on an empty stomach.
Ingredients
- Importer
- Korea Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.
Efficacy & effects
Diagnostic effect for Helicobacter pylori infection
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This medication is used to diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection. Helicobacter pylori can cause gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis and gastric ulcers, so it is important to confirm accurate infection status. This helps to establish an appropriate treatment plan and aids in symptom improvement.
How to take
Adult dose
Administer 100 mg (1 tablet) of urea (13C) orally on an empty stomach.
Precautions
This drug is not safe to use in pregnant women or women of childbearing potential. Also, it should not be administered to individuals with very low body weight, newborns, infants, or children, as safety has not been established. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes or hives may occur, so if these symptoms appear, the medication should be stopped immediately. Gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may also occur, so caution is advised. There is also a risk of increased potassium levels in the blood, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional. The tablet should be swallowed quickly with water, without chewing or crushing, as dissolving in the mouth can affect test results. This drug has the potential to cause genetic abnormalities in cell or animal studies, so it should only be used cautiously when its benefits outweigh the risks. Its safety in pregnant and breastfeeding women has not been established, so it should be administered only when necessary. There is no experience with this drug in children, so it is advisable not to administer it. In diagnostic tests using this drug, certain medications or history of gastric surgery may affect the test results, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals before the test. Care is needed during testing because of the risk of false-negative or false-positive results. Store this medication out of the reach of children, and keep it in its original container to maintain quality.
Side effects
- Hypersensitivity
- rash
- urticaria
- abdominal bloating
- diarrhea
- discomfort in the epigastric region
- nausea
- vomiting
- increased blood potassium levels
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored at room temperature, ideally between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Do not place it in very hot or very cold places, and avoid direct sunlight.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
It is a white film-coated tablet.
Package unit
10 tablets (2 tablets/strip packaging x 5)
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