Covalset Tablets 160/12.5 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet of Valsartan 80 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg once daily, with or without food, and take with a small amount of water. Valsartan 160 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg is prescribed for blood pressure reduction if applicable. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. For patients with liver impairment without cholestasis, the maximum dosage of Valsartan is 80 mg daily.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, and should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient in this medication, certain liver diseases, highly impaired kidney function, and pregnant women should not take this medication. Patients with electrolyte imbalance, liver or kidney function impairment, the elderly, or those with heart disease should use this medication with caution, and regular blood tests and monitoring are necessary. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur during use, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication may affect potassium levels, so potassium supplements should not be taken without consulting a doctor, and regular monitoring of serum electrolyte levels should be performed. Additionally, this medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight, so exposure to sunlight should be avoided, and any skin abnormalities should be reported to a physician immediately. There may be interactions with other medications, especially when used with lithium preparations, NSAIDs, or potassium-sparing diuretics; therefore, follow a doctor's instructions during concurrent use. In case of overdose, signs such as low blood pressure, tachycardia, and electrolyte abnormalities may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention, and unusual symptoms after taking the medication should be reported to a healthcare professional promptly. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container, avoiding moisture and direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant decrease in urine output

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• fatigue
• back pain
• cough
• upper respiratory infection
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• abdominal pain

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Dark red oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle