Enticam Tablets (Pelargonium sidoides 11% Ethanol Dry Extract (5.5~6.6→1))

Adult dose

Adults and children over 12 years: 1 tablet at a time, 3 times a day, taken with a small amount of water.

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should not be administered to patients who are prone to bleeding or are taking medications that affect blood clotting. Patients with severely poor liver or kidney function should avoid taking this medication. Patients who have had allergic reactions to any component of this medicine should not use it. It contains lactose, so patients with genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Children under the age of 12 are advised not to use this medication. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, nausea, and diarrhea may occur during use. Occasionally, bleeding symptoms such as gum bleeding or nosebleeds may occur. Allergic reactions like skin rashes, hives, and itching may occur rarely. Very rarely, serious allergic reactions such as facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or low blood pressure may occur; if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a healthcare professional immediately. There may be signs of liver dysfunction, so it is important to be cautious if there are liver health issues. There is a possibility of decreased platelet count, so it is advisable to regularly monitor blood conditions. If signs of liver damage such as jaundice, dark urine, severe abdominal pain, or loss of appetite appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. If fever, difficulty breathing, or blood in sputum persists for several days, stop taking the medication and inform a healthcare professional. When taking the medication, it is advisable not to lie down but to sit or stand while taking it. No interactions with other medications have been reported; however, since it may affect blood clotting, caution is needed when taken with anticoagulants. Safety has not been established during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it is preferable to avoid use in these cases. Overdosage may worsen adverse reactions; therefore, it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and regimen, and in case of overdosage, consult a doctor immediately. It should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container. The impact of this medication on driving or operating machinery is unknown; however, it is advisable to monitor one’s condition after taking it.

Serious side effects

Hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, signs of liver damage (jaundice, dark urine, severe upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite)

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• heartburn
• nausea
• diarrhea
• mild gum bleeding
• nosebleed
• rash
• hives
• itching of the skin and mucous membranes
• increased liver enzyme levels

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Furthermore, it is best to store it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Brownish-red round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle