Udina Capsule

Adult dose

Typically, 1 capsule per adult, orally three times a day after meals.

This medication should not be used in patients with complete biliary obstruction. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Careful administration is required for patients with chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, hypokalemia, severe pancreatic disease, peptic ulcer disease, and cholelithiasis. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur sometimes during treatment with this medication, and rarely, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, and discomfort in the upper abdomen may also be experienced. Allergic reactions such as itching and rashes may occur, and occasionally skin rashes can develop, but these symptoms usually improve with the concomitant use of antihistamines. Transient jaundice may occur; in such cases, discontinuation of the medication or the use of jaundice treatments can resolve the symptoms. Rarely, generalized malaise or dizziness may also occur. Serious side effects have been reported in some studies on patients with chronic persistent hepatitis in this country, so caution is necessary during use. The specified dosage and administration must be strictly followed, and if symptoms do not improve after a maximum of 8 weeks of use, or if abnormal symptoms appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. Keep out of the reach of children to prevent safety accidents. It is advisable for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid this medication, as harmful effects on the fetus have been reported in animal studies. Additionally, caution is recommended when this medication is used with oral hypoglycemic agents, as it may enhance the effects of the diabetes medication.

Serious side effects

• Transient jaundice
• liver cirrhosis
• ascites
• acute hepatitis C

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• heartburn
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• itching
• rash
• urticaria

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is well-ventilated, ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the efficacy of the drug and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

A hard capsule consisting of white powder, with a white upper and lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle