Storest Tablet (Cimetidine)

Adult dosage

For adults, cimetidine is administered orally as 400 mg twice daily (morning, bedtime) or 800 mg once daily (at bedtime). Alternatively, it can be given as 300 mg four times daily (after meals, bedtime). It can be increased to a maximum of 1.6 g (400 mg four times daily after meals, at bedtime). For acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis, 200 mg can be given twice a day or 400 mg can be administered once daily.

Children's dosage

For children, the dose is administered orally, divided into 20-40 mg per kg of body weight per day.

This medication contains cimetidine, which should not be used in certain patients. Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to cimetidine or any other component of this medication should not take it. Additionally, patients currently taking dofetilide may have an increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia, so it should not be administered. Patients with reduced kidney or liver function may have elevated blood levels of this medication, so dosage should be reduced or intervals between doses extended with caution. Patients with a history of drug allergies, elderly patients, children under 19 years, and patients undergoing dialysis need to be careful. Specifically, patients undergoing dialysis should take this medication after dialysis, and it may mask symptoms of gastric cancer; thus, malignancy should be confirmed before use. Patients with gastric or duodenal ulcers associated with Helicobacter pylori infection require bacterial eradication therapy simultaneously. While taking this medication, various side effects such as decreased blood cell count, liver function abnormalities, kidney dysfunction, allergic reactions, gynecomastia, digestive disorders, neurological disorders, and skin rashes may rarely occur. If these symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately and discontinue use. During treatment, the progress of the disease should be carefully monitored, and if there is no effect, it is advisable to change to another treatment. Particularly for elderly patients or those with a history of peptic ulcers, regular check-ups and caution are necessary. There may be interactions if taken with anticoagulants or certain antidepressants and heart medications, so notify the doctor. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should exercise caution under the guidance of a physician due to the medications' safety not being fully established. This medication can also be transmitted through breast milk, therefore nursing mothers should stop breastfeeding or consult a physician. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as respiratory depression may occur, necessitating immediate hospital treatment.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, generalized flushing, shortness of breath, shock, anaphylaxis-like reaction, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin shedding, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, epidermal necrosis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, generalized exfoliative erythema, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, severe skin abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• abdominal bloating
• constipation
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• fever
• general feeling of warmth
• difficulty urinating
• muscle pain

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air infiltration, and it is advised to keep it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Light green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

500 tablets per bottle