Irid Tablet (Levosulpiride)

Adult dosage

Adults: Administer 25 mg of levosulpiride orally 3 times daily before meals.

This medicine should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or those who are breastfeeding. Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation should not be given this medicine, as it may stimulate gastrointestinal motility. Patients with pheochromocytoma should not use this medicine since it may increase blood pressure. It should not be administered to patients with allergic reactions to this medicine or those who are intolerant to it. Patients with liver disease or manic episodes of bipolar disorder should avoid using this medicine. Patients with malignant mammary tumors involving the breast should also not use this medicine due to its prolactin-releasing effect. This medicine contains lactose and should not be used by patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders. Hypertensive patients, children, and elderly individuals should use this medicine with caution. In particular, children may exhibit extrapyramidal symptoms due to overdose, requiring careful monitoring. During the use of this medicine, endocrine disturbances such as amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia may occur, necessitating careful observation. Additionally, neurological symptoms such as tremors, tongue twisting, and anxiety may rarely occur; if these occur, the medication should be discontinued. Long-term use may lead to involuntary movements around the mouth, which may persist even after stopping the medication. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Cardiac-related side effects may include hypertension or arrhythmias, which warrant attention. This medication may cause a serious side effect known as neuroleptic malignant syndrome, characterized by high fever, muscle rigidity, inability to move, and changes in consciousness; if these symptoms arise, the medication should be stopped immediately, and emergency treatment is necessary. Allergic reactions such as rash or swelling may occur infrequently; these symptoms should prompt discontinuation of the medication. Other reported symptoms include flushing, lethargy, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, staggering, erectile dysfunction, and changes in libido. This medicine can affect the central nervous system, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Caution is also warranted when taken with drugs that have a risk of cardiac arrhythmia, as this can lead to heart problems. Additionally, it should not be combined with drugs that cause electrolyte imbalances. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medicine for the safety of the fetus and newborn. Elderly individuals may have reduced kidney function, resulting in prolonged retention of the drug in the body; thus, dose adjustment and monitoring for adverse reactions are necessary. This medicine has an antiemetic effect, which may mask vomiting symptoms caused by other conditions, so it should be used carefully. Animal studies have reported possible reproductive function impairment and tumorigenesis, necessitating careful observation with long-term use.

• Amenorrhea
• hyperprolactinemia
• gynecomastia
• tremors
• tongue twisting
• agitation
• involuntary movements around the mouth
• thirst
• heartburn
• nausea

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle