Labolid Tablets (Levosulpiride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer levosulpiride 25 mg orally 3 times daily before meals.

This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or by women who are breastfeeding. It should also not be administered to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding or mechanical obstruction. Patients who may experience hypertension due to certain tumors should not use this medication. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or cannot tolerate it should also avoid use. It is advisable not to use this medication in patients with epilepsy, manic episodes, or patients in a manic phase of bipolar disorder. Patients with breast-related diseases should be cautious due to potential side effects of this medication. Patients with lactose intolerance should not be given this medication due to its components. Caution is needed when administering it to hypertensive patients, children, and the elderly, with particular attention to overdosing in children. This medication may cause amenorrhea, galactorrhea, gynecomastia, and other side effects due to hormonal irregularities, hence it is essential to monitor symptoms closely. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as movement disorders, involuntary movements, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation may also occur, so discontinuation of the medicine should occur if unusual symptoms appear. Cardiovascular side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmias may arise; therefore, caution is necessary. Rarely, a serious condition known as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome may occur, in which case drug administration must be immediately stopped and professional treatment is required. Other side effects such as skin rash or edema, insomnia, dizziness, and erectile dysfunction should be closely monitored. It is advisable to avoid activities requiring attention, such as driving or operating machinery, while taking this medication. Interactions may occur when used in conjunction with other drugs, particularly cardiovascular or psychiatric medications; therefore, it is important to monitor closely. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication since safety for the fetus and newborn has not been established. Careful adjustment of dosage and administration intervals is necessary in the elderly due to potential accumulation of the drug due to decreased kidney function. This medication can suppress vomiting in specific situations; therefore, care should be taken in its administration, observing symptoms closely. Long-term high-dose use may affect reproductive organs, necessitating caution.

• Amenorrhea
• galactorrhea
• gynecomastia
• tremors
• tongue twisting
• restlessness
• involuntary movements around the mouth
• thirst
• heartburn
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is important to maintain it at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's effectiveness and ensures safe use.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle