Tiatin Tablets (Tiapride Sodium)

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 12.5 mg of tianeptine sodium orally three times daily before meals. Limit the dose to twice daily in patients 70 years of age or older or in patients with renal impairment. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. Abrupt discontinuation of treatment should be avoided. To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, gradually taper the dose over 7 ~ 14 days.

This medication is used to treat depression, but suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors may occur during the initial treatment, so patients should be closely monitored. Especially patients who have previously attempted suicide or had suicidal thoughts require more careful management. This medication is not to be used in children under 15 years of age, and it may be dangerous to take it with certain other medications, so consultation with a physician is essential. Various side effects, such as insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, dyspepsia, and skin rashes, may occur while taking this medication, and immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is required if symptoms become severe. Patients scheduled for surgery should inform the anesthesiologist about the use of this medication, as it may be necessary to discontinue it for a certain period prior to surgery. It is advised to avoid taking this medication with alcohol, and discontinuation should be done gradually under the guidance of a doctor to prevent withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, muscle pain, and insomnia. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery due to potential drowsiness. Patients with decreased kidney function or the elderly need to adjust their medication dosage, and regular testing is necessary due to the possibility of electrolyte abnormalities like hyponatremia. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness and coma may appear, and immediate emergency treatment is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers should be avoided.

• Loss of appetite
• hyponatremia
• nightmares
• drug abuse and dependence
• suicidal ideation
• suicidal behavior
• confusion
• hallucinations
• insomnia
• drowsiness

This medication must be stored tightly sealed to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain the effectiveness of the medication safely.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle