Galonik Injection (Fursultiamine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

As fursultiamine, the usual adult dosage is 5 to 100 mg administered subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously per day. Adjust dosage appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication is in a glass ampoule form, so care must be taken when opening to prevent glass fragments from mixing in. Special caution is needed when used in children or the elderly. Do not use this medication in patients who have had allergic reactions to it or any of its ingredients. It should be administered cautiously to patients with a history of allergic reactions to medications. Serious shock may rarely occur with the use of this medication, therefore if symptoms such as hypotension, chest pain, or shortness of breath appear, immediately discontinue administration and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, if allergic symptoms such as skin rashes occur, administration should be stopped, and side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhea, headache, and frequent urination may occur. When administering intravenously, this medication should be infused slowly to reduce vascular pain. To prevent bacterial contamination, any remaining solution should not be reused. When breaking the ampoule, position the marked area on the top and apply force downward to cleanly separate, and the upper part of the ampoule should be cleaned with alcohol cotton to prevent contamination. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may cause deterioration in quality or accidents.

Serious side effects

• Shock
• hypotension
• chest pain
• shortness of breath.

Mild side effects

• Rash
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomatitis
• diarrhea
• headache
• frequent urination.

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. It should also be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance

A colorless, odorless liquid with a slight bitterness, contained in a brown ampoule as a clear liquid.

Package unit

10 milliliters/ampoule [(10mL x 10 ampoules)]