Boryeong Aplocualone Tablet

Adult dose

Adults: Administer afloqualone 20㎎ orally 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Taking this medication may affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, and occasionally headache or a feeling of heaviness in the head. It may also affect the digestive system, causing occasional symptoms like nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and discomfort in the upper abdomen, with rare occurrences of vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, abdominal bloating, and gastritis. Photosensitivity may rarely occur, so caution should be exercised when exposed to sunlight, and if such symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken. Hypersensitivity may result in rashes or itching, so it is advisable to stop taking the medication if these symptoms occur. Additionally, fatigue or malaise may occasionally occur, and rarely, symptoms such as swelling, tinnitus, frequent urination, and stomatitis may manifest. This medication may cause drowsiness and decreased reflexes, so it is safe to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery while taking the medication. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Breastfeeding women should also avoid using this medication as its safety has not been confirmed. If necessary to use it, it is advisable to stop breastfeeding. The safety of this medication has not been adequately established in children, so caution should be exercised in its use. Elderly patients may have decreased bodily functions, so caution should be taken by adjusting the dosage accordingly. Furthermore, this medication contains Yellow No. 4 (tartrazine), so patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient should use it with special caution.

• Dizziness
• vertigo
• drowsiness
• headache
• heaviness in the head
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-resistant, opaque container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Keeping it stored this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a prolonged period.

Appearance

White round coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle