Boryeong Levosulpiride Tablet

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and in breastfeeding women. It is not safe to administer this medication to patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, mechanical obstruction, or perforation, as it may stimulate gastrointestinal motility. Patients with certain tumors, liver disease, bipolar disorder, or those allergic or intolerant to this medication should also avoid using it. Since it contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should be cautious. Patients with high blood pressure, children, and the elderly should be cautious when using this medication due to the possibility of side effects. Long-term use of this medication may lead to hormonal-related adverse effects such as amenorrhea, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia, so careful monitoring is required. If neurological side effects such as tremors, tongue twisting, or anxiety occur, use should be stopped immediately. Serious side effects such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur, which requires immediate emergency treatment if symptoms such as high fever, muscle rigidity, or altered consciousness appear. It is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery while taking this medication. Caution is needed when using this medication with other drugs, particularly anticholinergics, analgesics, digitalis preparations, and psychiatric medications. It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as it may pose risks to the fetus and newborn. Elderly patients may require dose adjustment and monitoring for side effects due to decreased kidney function leading to increased drug concentrations. This medication has antiemetic effects, so caution is warranted as it may mask vomiting symptoms caused by other reasons.

• Amenorrhea
• galactorrhea
• gynecomastia
• tremor
• tongue twisting
• anxiety
• involuntary movements around the mouth
• thirst
• heartburn
• nausea

This medication is easily affected by air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

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