Hepacon Capsule

Adult dose

Typically, 1 capsule taken orally after meals, 3 times a day for adults.

This medicine should not be administered to patients with complete bile duct obstruction. Additionally, as this drug contains lactose, it should not be used in patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Caution should be exercised when administering to patients with chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, hypokalemia, severe pancreatic disease, peptic ulcer disease, or cholelithiasis. When taking this medicine, digestive symptoms such as occasional diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur, and rarely abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, or feelings of discomfort in the upper abdomen may arise. Hypersensitivity reactions such as itching or rash may occur, and occasionally skin rashes may develop, although symptoms usually subside with the concomitant use of antihistamines. Transient jaundice symptoms may appear, but these symptoms will resolve upon stopping the drug or using jaundice treatment medications. Rarely, symptoms such as general malaise or dizziness may occur, so caution is advised. This drug has been associated with serious adverse effects such as cirrhosis, ascites, and acute hepatitis C in a 6-year post-marketing survey, and thus causality cannot be completely excluded. It is crucial to follow the prescribed dosage and administration accurately, and if symptoms do not improve after a maximum of 8 weeks of use or if unusual symptoms develop, the medication should be stopped and the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. Store in a safe place out of reach of children. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this drug due to the risk of fetal toxicity. Additionally, caution should be exercised when used together with oral antidiabetic drugs, as the effects of the diabetes medication may be enhanced.

Serious side effects

Transient jaundice, severe and unexpected adverse drug reactions including cirrhosis, ascites, acute hepatitis C reported

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be kept in a sealed container to prevent air from entering and stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White hard capsules containing white powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle