Sapogel Tablets (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride 100 mg orally three times a day after meals. Adjust doses appropriately according to symptoms.

It is very important not to use this medicine in patients with bleeding. Conditions with a high risk of bleeding such as hemophilia or gastrointestinal ulcers can worsen the bleeding. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medicine due to reported negative effects on fetal development in animal studies. Women during menstruation or patients with bleeding tendencies should use this medicine cautiously, as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Patients taking anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors should be careful when taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Patients with severely impaired kidney function may be affected in the excretion of this medicine and should consult a doctor before use. Elderly patients should start with a lower dose due to the potential decline in liver and kidney function, and should be monitored closely for their condition. Regular blood tests during treatment with this medicine are important to detect early signs of bleeding or liver dysfunction. If any unusual symptoms such as bleeding, skin rash, vomiting, headache, chest pain, etc., occur, inform a doctor immediately. Children should avoid using this medicine as its safety has not been established. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children and not be transferred to other containers to help maintain quality. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medicine, and if unavoidable, it is recommended to avoid breastfeeding.

Serious side effects

Gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis and melena, etc.), cerebral hemorrhage, subcutaneous bleeding, agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, erythema, urticaria

Mild side effects

• Vomiting
• stomatitis
• nausea
• foreign body sensation (esophagus)
• heartburn
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• abdominal distension
• diarrhea

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is safe to store at room temperature, specifically between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme temperatures.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle