Seoul Lapatidine Tablet

Adult dosage

1. Short-term treatment of gastric ulcers: The usual dose is 10mg of lafutidine orally twice daily, in the morning and before bedtime. In clinical trials with treatment for up to 8 weeks, most ulcers healed within 8 weeks, although healing time may vary in some patients. 2. Short-term treatment of duodenal ulcers: The usual dose is 10mg of lafutidine orally twice daily, in the morning and before bedtime. In clinical trials with treatment for up to 6 weeks, most ulcers healed within 6 weeks, although healing time may vary in some patients. 3. Improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in acute and chronic gastritis: The usual dose is 10mg of lafutidine orally once daily before bedtime. In clinical trials with treatment for up to 2 weeks, most lesions healed within 2 weeks, although healing time may vary in some patients. 4. Combination therapy with antibiotics in patients with peptic ulcers infected with Helicobacter pylori: Administer lafutidine 20mg, clarithromycin 500mg, and amoxicillin 1000mg twice daily for 7 or 14 days. 5. Premedication for anesthesia: The usual dose is 10mg of lafutidine per dose, administered orally twice (before bedtime on the day before surgery and 2 hours before anesthesia on the day of surgery). 6. Treatment of reflux esophagitis: Administer lafutidine 10mg per dose orally twice daily.

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to any of its components. It contains lactose; therefore, patients who are genetically unable to digest lactose or have glucose-galactose malabsorption disorders should avoid using it. Patients who are allergic to soybean oil, soybeans, or peanuts should also refrain from taking this medication. Those who have a history of hypersensitivity reactions to drugs should use it with caution. Patients with liver or kidney problems, especially those on dialysis and older adults, should take it with caution. Patients with lipid metabolism disorders such as hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis should also use this medication with caution. This medication may rarely cause severe allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, and blood cell reductions as side effects; therefore, if symptoms appear, treatment should be stopped immediately, and medical attention should be sought. Mild side effects such as headaches, insomnia, dizziness, indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, and constipation have also been reported; patients should be vigilant for these symptoms. Especially, if there are symptoms suspicious of gastric cancer or malignant tumors, tests should be conducted before using this medication, and if a malignant tumor is confirmed, treatment should be discontinued. During treatment, regular blood, liver, and kidney function tests should be conducted to check for abnormalities. Older adults should be monitored carefully and dosages adjusted based on physical function decline. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only use it under a physician's judgment, and breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication as it may be excreted in breast milk. Safety in children has not been established, so caution is needed in usage. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration.

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• symptoms of anaphylaxis
• facial pallor
• hypotension
• generalized rash
• difficulty breathing
• liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• agranulocytosis
• pharyngitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it is important to store it in a tightly sealed container. Also, it should be kept at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, away from extreme cold or heat to safely maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle