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Hepamax Soft Capsule 350 mg (Milk Thistle Fruit Extract)

Hepamax Soft Capsule 350 mg (Milk Thistle Fruit Extract)

OTC medicationSoft capsule
Ingredient · strength
Milk-Thistle Fruit Dried Extract›350mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
에스케이케미칼(주)
Appearance
Red oblong soft capsule containing yellowish-brown oily content
Packaging
60 capsules (10 capsules/PTP packaging x 6) 60 capsules/bottle 120 capsules (10 capsules/PTP packaging x 12)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201211098 · Notified 2012.12.31

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment for toxic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Once daily, 1 capsule at a time

Ingredients

Manufacturer
에스케이케미칼(주)

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment for toxic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis

  • Toxic liver disease
  • chronic hepatitis
  • cirrhosis
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This medication is used as an adjunctive treatment for liver-related diseases such as toxic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Once daily, 1 capsule at a time

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with severe biliary obstruction or by individuals with hypersensitivity to this medication. Children under 12 years should also avoid taking this medication. Those who are allergic or hypersensitive to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should avoid this medication as well. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Patients with metabolic disorders of fats or conditions such as hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, and pancreatitis should also consult a professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhea occur during use, or if an allergic reaction develops, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor or pharmacist consulted. This medication must be taken strictly according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and if jaundice symptoms are present, consultation with a professional is necessary. If symptoms do not improve after about a month of use, or if taken for a long time, it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Patients at risk of fat overload should monitor blood lipid levels and may need to adjust dosages accordingly. If other lipid agents are being used, the amount of lipid contained in this medication should be considered when adjusting dosage. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, transferring medication from its original container to another can pose a risk of misuse or degradation in quality, so it should be stored in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Allergic reaction

Mild side effects

Rarely abdominal pain or diarrhea

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Red oblong soft capsule containing yellowish-brown oily content

Package unit

60 capsules (10 capsules/PTP packaging x 6) 60 capsules/bottle 120 capsules (10 capsules/PTP packaging x 12)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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