Exelen Tablets

Adult dose

Adolescents and adults aged 12 years and older: 1 tablet per dose, taken twice a day or 2 tablets per dose, taken once a day

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood), sarcoidosis (an unknown cause systemic inflammatory disease), and those with kidney disease. Also, people who have allergic reactions to this drug or any of its components, babies under 12 months of age, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure should not take this medication. While taking this medication, phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, antacids, and drugs such as levodopa should not be taken together. Patients receiving treatment from a physician, those with oxalosis, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, children, gastrointestinal diseases, cardiac or circulatory dysfunction, kidney disorders, hypoproteinemia, gout, and with a history of kidney stones should consult a professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as oral inflammation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, abnormal heart rhythm, central nervous system problems, dermatitis, hair loss, gastrointestinal disorders, hypotension, pulmonary edema occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Long-term and high-dose use can lead to tolerance and high intake of certain vitamin components may cause neuropathy or abnormal hematological reactions. High-dose administration can worsen peptic ulcers, disrupt glucose metabolism, cause hyperuricemia, lead to liver damage, and may result in swelling or symptoms of heart failure, so caution is advised. Care should be taken as concomitant use with certain diuretics may increase the risk of high potassium levels in the blood. In case of overdose, immediate consultation with a professional is necessary, and if symptoms do not improve within a month of use, it is important to notify a professional. During use, the prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly followed, and since it may affect urine test results, it is advisable to notify the professional before and after testing. This medication may cause urine to turn yellow, which should be considered during clinical tests, and it is advisable to avoid consuming tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, during or before and after taking this medication. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. Additionally, to maintain the quality of the medication and prevent misuse, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Bradycardia (heart pauses)
• pulmonary edema
• edema (swelling)

Mild side effects

Stomatitis (oral inflammation), nausea, vomiting, loose stools, diarrhea, red spots, bradycardia (heart pauses), central nervous system depression, dermatitis, odor in sweating and breathing, hair loss, irritability, gastrointestinal disorders, digestive disorders, upper abdominal pain, hypotension, pulmonary edema, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, hematological adverse reactions, exacerbation of peptic ulcers, glucose intolerance damage, hyperuricemia, liver damage, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, swelling, hyperkalemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. If taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene, consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided when taking tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, during or before and after taking it.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help sustain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a longer period.

Appearance

Reddish-brown oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle (60 tablets/bottle × 2), 30 tablets/bottle