Kerast Capsule

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times a day after meals.

Child dose

Children 12 years and older: Take 1 capsule once a day, 1 to 2 times after meals. Do not take if under 12 years of age.

This medicine should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients. In particular, children under 12 years of age should not take this medicine. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. This medicine contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so caution is needed for those who are allergic or have had hypersensitivity reactions to this ingredient. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach pain or vomiting occur, or symptoms such as sweating, heart palpitations, itching, hives, headaches, dizziness, or facial flushing appear during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Furthermore, if unusual hair growth occurs in areas other than the scalp or symptoms do not improve despite taking this medicine for the specified period, discontinue use and consult a specialist. Caution is required when this medicine is used together with sulfonamide products, and it is recommended not to use it for hair loss caused by scarring or androgenetic alopecia. Diabetic patients may take this medicine, but the recommended treatment period is usually between 3 to 6 months. Expired products should not be used, and this medicine should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Moreover, transferring the medicine from its original container to another container may reduce its quality or increase the risk of misuse; therefore, it must be stored in its original container with the lid tightly closed.

Serious side effects

Hives

Mild side effects

• Stomach pain
• vomiting
• sweating
• tachycardia
• itching
• headaches
• dizziness
• flushing
• hair growth.

Drug interactions

This medicine should be used in consultation with a doctor or pharmacist when used in conjunction with sulfonamide products.

This medicine is sensitive to light and should be stored in a light-resistant container. It is also important to keep it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

An opaque hard capsule with a green upper and a pale yellow lower part containing a grayish powder.

Package unit

90 capsules / box [10 capsules / PTP x 9], 180 capsules / box [(10 capsules / PTP x 9) x 2], 270 capsules / box [(10 capsules / PTP x 9) x 3], 90 capsules / bottle