DICARBON 500 Tablets

Adult dose

Adults take 1 tablet once a day.

Child dose

Children over 8 years old take 1 tablet once a day.

This medicine should not be used by patients with hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) or sarcoidosis, an unknown systemic inflammatory disease, and patients with kidney disease. Additionally, those with allergies to the ingredients in this medicine should not take it. Infants under 12 months or patients with kidney stones and those with severe kidney failure should also avoid taking this medicine. This medicine contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose enzyme deficiency should not take it. While taking this medicine, it is advisable not to take medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids simultaneously. Before taking this medicine, children under 1 year of age, those receiving medical treatment, children exposed to a lot of sunlight, pregnant or breastfeeding women, premature infants, and patients with heart or circulatory issues must consult with a doctor or pharmacist. The same applies to patients with kidney disorders, hypoproteinemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, and individuals with a history of kidney stones. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing, or irregular heartbeat occur while taking this medicine, you should immediately stop taking it and consult a doctor. Overdose or prolonged use may lead to hypercalcemia or stone formation, so caution is necessary. Especially, if taken with anti-aldosterone drugs or triamterene, there is a risk of elevated potassium levels in the blood, so caution is required. It is essential to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, and children should take it under parental supervision. It is advisable to avoid tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea during or before and after taking this medicine. Store this medicine out of the reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place tightly sealed. Additionally, it is crucial not to transfer it to another container to maintain quality.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• low blood pressure
• flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• hypernatremia
• congestive heart failure

Drug interactions

This medicine should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline formulations, or antacids. Additionally, patients taking cardiac glycosides and those on anti-aldosterone medications or triamterene should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

Food interactions

This medicine should be avoided with teas containing tannins such as green tea or black tea during or before and after taking it.

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can maintain the effectiveness of the medicine and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 90 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 250 tablets/bottle