Medication info

Cualon Tablets (Aflokuadon)

Prescription medicationOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Afloqualone›20mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Nexpharm Korea Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201900833 · Approved 2019.02.08

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.02.08. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of muscle tension (e.g., low back pain) and spastic paralysis (e.g., due to cerebrovascular disorders)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 20㎎ of afloqualone orally 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Nexpharm Korea Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of muscle tension (e.g., low back pain) and spastic paralysis (e.g., due to cerebrovascular disorders)

  • Muscle tone state
  • cervical spondylosis syndrome
  • lumbago
  • spastic paralysis
  • cerebrovascular disorders
  • cerebral palsy
  • spastic spinal paralysis
  • spinal vascular disorders
  • cervical spondylosis
  • ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
  • multiple sclerosis
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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This medication is used to improve muscle tone caused by cervical spondylosis syndrome and lumbago. It also helps alleviate symptoms of spastic paralysis resulting from cerebrovascular disorders, cerebral palsy, and various spinal-related diseases. Conditions such as spastic spinal paralysis, spinal vascular disorders, cervical spondylosis, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and others are included. It is effective for neurological damage, such as post-traumatic sequelae and post-surgical complications. Overall, it is used to relieve muscle stiffness and paralysis symptoms caused by various neurological disorders.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 20㎎ of afloqualone orally 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used in patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion. When taking this medication, it may affect the central nervous system, occasionally causing staggering, dizziness, drowsiness, and rarely headaches or feelings of heaviness in the head. It can also affect the digestive system, leading to occasional nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and discomfort in the stomach, and in rare cases vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, and gastritis may occur. Skin sensitivity reactions may occur, with rare symptoms of photosensitivity appearing, in which case the medication should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken. Additionally, allergic reactions such as rash or itching may appear, and if these symptoms occur, treatment should be sought and the medication discontinued. Other effects may include feelings of weakness or fatigue, and rarely swelling, tinnitus, frequent urination, or oral inflammation may appear. During the course of treatment with this medication, drowsiness or reflex suppression may occur, making it safer to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety is not well established. Breastfeeding women should also avoid using this medication due to insufficient safety data, and if absolutely necessary, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding. There is limited experience with this medication in children; thus, caution should be exercised when administering it to pediatric patients. Elderly patients may have diminished physical function, so the dosage should be reduced or used cautiously. Finally, this medication contains Yellow No. 4 dye, so special attention should be given to individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient.

Side effects

  • dizziness
  • lightheadedness
  • drowsiness
  • headache
  • heaviness in the head
  • nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal pain
  • discomfort in the stomach
  • vomiting
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  • diarrhea
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • abdominal bloating
  • gastritis
  • photosensitivity
  • rash
  • itching
  • weakness
  • lethargy
  • swelling
  • tinnitus
  • frequent urination
  • stomatitis

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain its efficacy and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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