Kids Hi Chewable Tablet

Adult dose

Children aged 8 years and older and adults: 2 tablets per dose, 3 times a day. Dissolve in the mouth or chew after meals.

Child dose

Ages 36 months to under 8 years: 1 tablet per dose, 3 times a day. Dissolve in the mouth or chew after meals.

This medication should not be administered to women within the first three months of pregnancy or those who may become pregnant if taking more than 5,000 I.U. of vitamin A per day as it poses a risk of congenital malformation to the fetus. The artificial sweetener aspartame included in this medication is broken down into phenylalanine, so patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder, should not take this medication. Patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, kidney diseases, those with hypersensitivity to this medication's ingredients, infants under 12 months, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure should also avoid taking this medication. This medication contains lactose; therefore, it should not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, lactose enzyme deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. During the administration of this medication, it is advised to avoid taking it together with phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, and levodopa. Infants under one year, patients under treatment by a physician, children exposed to sunlight frequently, patients with hyperoxalemia, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with cardiovascular disorders, renal impairment, hypoproteinemia, patients on cardiac glycoside medications, and those with a history of gout or kidney stones must consult a physician or pharmacist before use. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, skin itching, diarrhea, rashes, constipation, palpitations occur during use, immediately discontinue use and consult a specialist. This medication may cause prolonged bleeding or increased menstrual flow, and some ingredients may increase the risk of thrombosis, so caution is required. Long-term high-dose use may lead to tolerance, neurological disorders, hematological adverse reactions, peptic ulcers, liver damage, hypercalcemia, and increased risk of osteoporosis, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration. When administering to children, supervision and guidance from a guardian is necessary, and since vitamin A included in this medication is adequately supplied through the diet, the dose should not exceed 5,000 IU per day as a supplementary therapy. During treatment, blood glucose test results may be affected, and urine color may change, so this should be noted during clinical tests. It is advisable to avoid consuming tannin-containing beverages such as green tea and black tea before and after taking this medication. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and should not be transferred to another container to maintain quality.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, itching, dry and rough skin, painful joint swelling, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, rashes, reddening, facial flushing, irregular heartbeats, red spots, hypotonia, central nervous system impairment, loose stools, skin rashes, increased menstrual flow, prolonged bleeding, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, hematological adverse reactions, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema, menopause.

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. Additionally, patients taking cardiac glycosides, oral contraceptives containing estrogen, anti-aldosterone agents, or triamterene should consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided during use or shortly before and after taking tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it must be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, when storing the medication, it is important to maintain a room temperature of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps to maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White to pale yellow circular tablets

Package unit

180 tablets/bottle, 360 tablets (180 tablets/bottle × 2).