Lili Pentex Soft Capsule (Dexamethasone)

Adult dose

Administer 300 mg of dexamethasone orally 2 to 4 times a day. However, do not exceed 1,200 mg of dexamethasone per day.

This drug should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if the patient regularly consumes more than 3 glasses of alcohol a day, as it may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. This drug can affect the cardiovascular system, potentially increasing the risk of serious thrombotic events such as myocardial infarction or stroke, so caution is necessary for individuals with cardiovascular disease or risk factors. This drug may cause serious gastrointestinal disorders such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforation, so especially elderly individuals or those with a history of gastrointestinal disorders should consider this carefully before use. It is safest not to take this drug if you have gastric ulcer or bleeding, severe liver or kidney disorders, severe heart failure, or hypertension. Using this drug in combination with aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of side effects, so it is advisable not to take them together. During use, breastfeeding should be discontinued or discussed with a physician, as dizziness or fatigue may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. Individuals with blood abnormalities, tendency to bleed, liver or kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure, the elderly, children, and pregnant women should consult healthcare professionals before taking this drug. This drug may interact with various medications, so if you are taking other drugs, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. If severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, shortness of breath, or gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare professionals. Especially after the sixth month of pregnancy, this drug may affect the fetus, so it should be avoided or used under medical supervision. In case of overdose, seek medical help immediately even if no symptoms arise, and store the drug out of the reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture, in a cool place.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Dyspepsia
• abdominal bloating
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach

Drug interactions

Do not take this drug in conjunction with aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or high-dose methotrexate (over 15 mg/week) used in chemotherapy. This drug may interact with corticosteroids, alcohol, digoxin, phenytoin, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, sulfonylureas, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, diuretics, lithium, coumarin anticoagulants (such as warfarin), baclofen, and immunosuppressive agents.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help safely preserve the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

Green oblong soft capsule containing a clear liquid with no color to light green.

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP (10 capsules/PTP*1)