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Dovelt 250 mg (Dexamethasone Calcium Hydrate)

Dovelt 250 mg (Dexamethasone Calcium Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Dobesilate Calcium Hydrate›250mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201707096 · Approved 2017.09.15 · Insurance code 643508460

Summary

Main use
Improvement of capillary disorders (e.g., diabetic retinopathy), venous disorders (e.g., edema), and hemorrhoids
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer the following doses orally as calcium dobesilate. 1. Vascular damage and retinopathy: 500-1000mg per day 2. Venous disease: Administer 750mg per day for 1-3 weeks, followed by 500mg per day. Take after meals with plenty of fluids. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of capillary disorders (e.g., diabetic retinopathy), venous disorders (e.g., edema), and hemorrhoids

  • Increased capillary rupture
  • permeability disorders
  • vascular damage
  • diabetic microangiopathy
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • venous insufficiency
  • post-thrombotic syndrome
  • peripheral congestive edema
  • hemorrhoids
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This medication is used for vascular damage due to rupture and permeability disorders of the capillaries, diabetic microangiopathy and diabetic retinopathy, venous insufficiency, post-thrombotic syndrome, peripheral congestive edema, and hemorrhoids.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer the following doses orally as calcium dobesilate. 1. Vascular damage and retinopathy: 500-1000mg per day 2. Venous disease: Administer 750mg per day for 1-3 weeks, followed by 500mg per day. Take after meals with plenty of fluids. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic problems such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption. Caution should be exercised when administering to patients with impaired renal function, and especially in patients with severe renal failure requiring dialysis, the dosage may need to be reduced. Patients with impaired liver function also require caution, and if liver enzyme levels rise, the benefits of treatment should be reassessed. This medication contains sulfites, which may cause serious allergic reactions or asthma attacks in patients with sulfite allergies or asthma, so caution is necessary. During the use of this medication, symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, arthralgia, and myalgia may commonly occur. Rarely, serious allergic reactions such as agranulocytosis with a decrease in blood cell count, hypersensitivity reactions, or anaphylaxis may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. If fever, skin rash, arthralgia, or blood count changes occur during treatment, discontinue use and inform healthcare personnel. If symptoms of infection or sore throat, or oral mucositis occur, immediate medical attention should be sought, and blood tests should be performed to assess the condition. The effects of this medication on driving or operating machinery are unknown, so caution is needed. Use of this medication during pregnancy is limited, and it is advisable to avoid use if possible. During breastfeeding, this medication may be secreted in small amounts, so it is preferable to discontinue use or breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been adequately studied, so caution should be exercised in its use. No special precautions are necessary for elderly patients over 65; however, usage should take into account their general health condition. This medication may affect certain blood test results, so it is advisable to collect test samples prior to administration.

Side effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • neutropenia
  • leukopenia
  • skin rash
  • allergic dermatitis
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
  • facial swelling
  • anaphylactic reaction
  • headache
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  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • increase in alanine aminotransferase
  • arthralgia
  • myalgia
  • fever
  • chills
  • lethargy
  • fatigue

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent contact with air or moisture, and it is best stored at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way ensures the safe maintenance of the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle

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