Thomas Soft Capsule

Adult dose

Individuals aged 8 years and older: Take 1 capsule twice a day.

Child dose

Children aged 8 years and older: Take 1 capsule twice a day.

Do not take this medication if you have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients. Infants under 12 months of age should not take this medication. It is also safe for those with severely impaired kidney function to avoid using this medication. Patients allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should not take this medication. It is advisable not to take this medication simultaneously with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Children under 1 year of age, patients receiving treatment, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding individuals, premature infants, or young children must consult a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. Those with heart or circulatory issues, renal abnormalities, or low protein counts should also consult a doctor before use. Patients with dyslipidemia or diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis should use this medication with caution. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so those allergic to this substance should be careful. If you experience discomfort in your stomach, diarrhea, constipation, skin rash, red spots, abnormal heart rhythms, or central nervous system symptoms during treatment, immediately stop taking the medication and consult a professional. In women, menstrual cycles may become shorter or bleeding may persist longer, so caution is needed. If you are taking oral contraceptives containing estrogen or are at risk of thrombosis, the risk of thrombosis may increase when taking vitamin E. In case of overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, edema, and heart problems may occur, so caution is necessary. Taking it with certain diuretics may raise blood potassium levels, so be cautious. If an excessive dose is taken or if symptoms do not improve after a month of usage, consult a professional. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and when administering it to children, adult supervision is required. It is advisable to avoid consuming tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking this medication. Patients at risk of fat overload should check blood lipid levels and adjust the dosage accordingly. When using other intravenous lipid preparations, the lipid amount contained in this medication should be considered for adjustment. When storing, keep in a sealed container away from children's reach, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. It is important not to transfer to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Cardiac arrest (heart rhythm failure)
• central nervous system dysfunction
• edema (swelling)

Mild side effects

• Gastric discomfort
• diarrhea
• constipation
• rash
• redness
• red spots
• faster menstrual cycle or increased flow
• nausea
• vomiting

Drug interactions

Do not take with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Consult a physician or pharmacist when using with oral contraceptives containing estrogen, anti-aldosterone agents, triamterene, or injectable lipid preparations.

Food interactions

Avoid teas containing tannins such as green tea or black tea during and before/after taking.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. Additionally, it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Brownish-red oblong soft capsule containing a grayish-white emulsion

Package unit

60 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*6), 120 capsules [(10 capsules/PTP*6)*2]