Humetil Capsule

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with complete biliary obstruction. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Precaution should be taken when prescribing this medication to patients with chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, hypokalemia, severe pancreatic disease, peptic ulcer disease, or cholelithiasis. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occasionally occur while taking this medication, and rarely abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, or upper abdominal discomfort may also occur. There may also be hypersensitivity reactions such as itching or rash, with a rare occurrence of skin rash. In such cases, symptoms may resolve with the use of antihistamines. Transient jaundice may occur, but symptoms will disappear by discontinuing the medication or using jaundice treatment agents. In rare cases, general malaise or dizziness may also occur. The incidence of drug side effects was very low in a study involving 640 patients with chronic persistent hepatitis over 6 years, but serious side effects such as cirrhosis, ascites, and acute hepatitis C have been reported. The prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly observed, and if symptoms do not improve after a maximum of 8 weeks or if abnormal symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a physician or pharmacist should be consulted. Keep it in a safe place out of reach of children. It is advisable for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant to avoid taking this medication as it may be harmful to the fetus. Finally, caution should be taken when using this medication concurrently with oral diabetes medications as it may enhance the effects of the diabetes medication.

Serious side effects

• Transient jaundice
• cirrhosis
• ascites
• acute hepatitis C

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• heartburn
• upper abdominal discomfort
• itching
• rash
• general malaise

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air entry and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with white upper and lower parts containing white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle