Dicamax 500/350 Tablets

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet twice a day or 2 tablets once a day.

Child dose

Children aged 8 years and older: take 1 tablet twice a day or 2 tablets once a day.

This medication should not be used by patients with hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels in the blood), sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause), or those with kidney diseases. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, infants less than 12 months old, kidney stone patients, and those with severe kidney failure symptoms should also refrain from taking this medication. Avoid concurrent use of phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids while taking this medication. Children, pregnant women, or nursing mothers who receive medical treatment or have a lot of sun exposure and normal diets, as well as premature infants, should definitely consult a specialist before taking this medication. Those with heart or circulatory issues, kidney disorders, hypoalbuminemia, taking cardiac glycosides, or with a history of kidney stones should also consult a specialist before taking this. If you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hypotension, flushing of the face, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. Additionally, overdose may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, and edema. Long-term use may lead to hypercalcemia and stone disease, so caution is necessary. Especially, when taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene, there is a risk of hyperkalemia, so be careful. If symptoms do not improve after about a month of taking this medication, it is advisable to consult a specialist. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and regimen, and when given to children, should be properly supervised by caregivers. Also, tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, should be avoided before and after taking this medication. When storing, keep it in a sealed container, out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. Finally, to prevent misuse of the medication and maintain quality, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• hypotension
• facial flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• edema (swelling)

Drug interactions

Do not take with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, or antacids. Consult your physician or pharmacist if taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene.

Food interactions

Avoid tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, during and around the time of taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Light yellowish-white oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

180 tablets/bottle