Qentamin Gold Tablet

Adult dosage

For ages 12 and older, take once daily, 1 tablet after meals

This medication should be used with caution in women during the first 3 months of pregnancy or those who may become pregnant, as administering more than 5,000 IU of vitamin A per day may increase the risk of congenital malformations. Children, especially those under 6 years old, may experience life-threatening toxicity if they overdose on this medication, so it should be kept out of reach of children. Patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, kidney disease, those allergic to any components of this medication, infants under 12 months, or patients with hyperkalemia should not take this medication. Patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic disorders should also avoid this medication. It is advisable not to take medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, and levodopa concurrently with this medication. Individuals receiving medical treatment, children exposed to a lot of sunlight, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and individuals with a history of kidney stones should consult a specialist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, skin itching, joint swelling, gastrointestinal discomfort, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dose and duration, and care should be taken not to exceed a supplemental vitamin A dose of 5,000 IU per day. It is advisable to avoid consuming teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, when taking this medication, as they can affect blood glucose testing and urine analysis results. Store this medication out of the reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• itching
• dry and rough skin
• painful joint swelling
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhea
• constipation
• rash
• redness

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Peach-colored oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 6), 120 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 12), 60 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets (60 tablets/bottle x 2)