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Capillus Capsule

Capillus Capsule

OTC medicationHard capsule경구
Ingredient · strength
Medicinal Yeast›100mg / 1 capsuleKeratin›20mg / 1 capsuleThiamine Nitrate›60mg / 1 capsuleCalcium Pantothenate›60mg / 1 capsuleL-Cystine›20mg / 1 capsulep-Aminobenzoic Acid›20mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
동아제약(주)
Appearance
Opaque hard capsules with green upper part and light yellow lower part containing grayish powder
Packaging
90 capsules/PTP (10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200803254 · Notified 2008.03.24

Summary

Main use
Improvement of damaged hair and nail growth, adjunct treatment for hair loss
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Take 1 capsule three times a day after meals.
Child dose
For children aged 12 and over, take 1 capsule once a day, 1 to 2 times after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
동아제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of damaged hair and nail growth, adjunct treatment for hair loss

  • Damaged hair
  • non-infectious nail growth deficiency
  • hair loss
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This medication helps improve the growth of damaged hair and non-infectious nail growth deficiencies. It is also used as an adjunct treatment for hair loss to maintain and improve hair health.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 1 capsule three times a day after meals.

Child dose

For children aged 12 and over, take 1 capsule once a day, 1 to 2 times after meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by those who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients. In particular, children under 12 years old should not take this medication. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as breastfeeding women, should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication contains a specific dye, Tartrazine, so those who have had allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to this ingredient should use it cautiously. If abdominal pain, vomiting, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, skin itching or rash, headache, dizziness, or facial flushing occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Also, if unusual hair growth occurs in areas other than the head, stop taking the medication and seek a doctor's evaluation. If symptoms do not improve or persist after adhering to the prescribed dosage and regimen for 3-4 months, it is important to stop taking the medication and consult a professional. Caution is needed when taking this medication with sulfonamide preparations, and it should not be used for specific types of hair loss such as scarring alopecia or androgenetic alopecia. Diabetic patients can take this medication, but should consider a treatment duration of typically 3-6 months. Do not take expired medication and store it in a safe place out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication from its original container to another may cause misuse or deterioration of drug quality, so it should always be kept in its original container with the lid tightly closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria

Mild side effects

  • Abdominal pain
  • vomiting
  • sweating
  • tachycardia
  • itching
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • flushing
  • hair growth

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Caution is required when using this medication with sulfonamide preparations, and consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is advised.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is important to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Opaque hard capsules with green upper part and light yellow lower part containing grayish powder

Package unit

90 capsules/PTP (10 capsules/PTP packaging x 9)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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