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Nizad Tablet (Nizatidine)

Nizad Tablet (Nizatidine)

OTC medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Nizatidine›75mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Eden Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Pale yellow round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201404327 · Notified 2014.09.23 · Insurance code 628900180

Summary

Main use
Relief of symptoms of excess stomach acid (e.g., heartburn and acid regurgitation)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults (15 ∼ 79 years): Administer 75 mg of nizatidine orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve after 8 hours, administer an additional 75 mg. Do not exceed 150 mg per day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Eden Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms of excess stomach acid (e.g., heartburn and acid regurgitation)

  • Heartburn
  • excessive stomach acid
  • belching
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This medicine is used to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, excessive stomach acid, and belching.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults (15 ∼ 79 years): Administer 75 mg of nizatidine orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve after 8 hours, administer an additional 75 mg. Do not exceed 150 mg per day.

Precautions

It is important not to take this medicine if you are sensitive to certain medications or have specific conditions. For example, individuals who have had an allergic reaction to this medicine or similar medications should not take it. People with a history of anemia or reduced blood cell count should also avoid this medicine. If you are already taking other gastrointestinal medications, you should be cautious about potential duplications. Individuals with blood disorders, liver or kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases, asthma, immune-related disorders such as rheumatism, or those using medications like steroids, antibiotics, or chemotherapy should consult a specialist before taking this medicine. It is safe not to take this medicine for children under 15 years old, elderly individuals over 80 years, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and breastfeeding women. Those with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should also avoid this medicine. It is advisable not to take high-dose aspirin or certain chemotherapy drugs or antibiotics while on this medicine. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages. If you experience allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, difficulty breathing, blood abnormalities, digestive problems, liver function issues, or neurological symptoms while taking this medicine, immediately discontinue use and consult a specialist. Additionally, as this medicine may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, it should only be used after confirming that it is not gastric cancer. Individuals with weak kidney and liver function should adjust the dosage and it's best not to take it for more than two weeks. Do not lie down immediately after meals, reduce intake of caffeine, chocolate, fried foods, and alcohol, avoid eating before bed, reduce weight if overweight, and decrease or quit smoking as these can help alleviate symptoms. Finally, this medicine should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children.

Side effects

  • Rash
  • itching
  • bronchial asthma
  • laryngeal edema
  • hypotension
  • bronchospasm
  • pharyngeal edema
  • dyspnea
  • symptoms resembling anaphylaxis
  • anemia
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  • pancytopenia
  • agranulocytosis
  • granulocytopenia
  • leukopenia
  • neutrophilia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • purpura
  • eosinophilia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • thirst
  • nausea
  • abdominal distension
  • liver function disorder
  • jaundice
  • cholestatic liver damage
  • hepatocellular injury
  • delirium
  • disorientation
  • mental confusion
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • weakness
  • paresthesia
  • convulsion
  • ventricular tachycardia
  • gynecomastia
  • sweating
  • urticaria
  • exfoliative dermatitis
  • hyperuricemia
  • fever
  • chest pain
  • myalgia
  • rhinitis
  • pharyngitis
  • cough
  • vasculitis
  • arthralgia
  • serum sickness
  • facial edema
  • galactorrhea
  • shock
  • nephritis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • atrioventricular block
  • heart block
  • incomplete contraction
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • erectile dysfunction

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not take with other gastrointestinal medications, steroids, antibiotics, anticancer agents, azole antifungals, high doses (3,900 mg) of aspirin, gefitinib, moxifloxacin, or atazanavir.

Food interactions

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, and fried foods.

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Avoid storing it in places that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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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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