Basil Capsule

Adult dose

For those aged 12 years and older and adults: take 2 capsules once daily or 1 capsule twice a day.

This medication should not be taken by those who are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients. Additionally, it should not be taken by babies under 12 months of age or anyone allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts. During the course of taking this medication, it is advisable not to use it together with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, and antacids. Individuals undergoing treatment or those with specific diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, premature infants, and young children should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Caution is especially needed for patients with peptic ulcers, chronic ulcerative colitis, heart or circulatory disorders, kidney disorders, gout, kidney stones, and lipid metabolism disorders. This medicine contains a dye called D&C yellow No. 5, so those who are allergic to this ingredient should take it with care. If symptoms such as discomfort in the stomach, diarrhea, rash, vomiting, dermatitis, hair loss, restlessness, etc. occur during intake, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Also, consult a doctor if menstrual changes or bleeding persist for a long time. Those taking contraceptives containing estrogen or at risk of thrombosis should be cautious as the risk of thrombosis may increase with vitamin E intake. Long-term high-dose use may lead to tolerance, and overdose may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and swelling. When taken with certain diuretics, be wary of the risk of hyperkalemia. If symptoms do not improve after about a month of taking this medication, consulting a professional is advisable. Always adhere to the prescribed dosage and instructions, and note that it may affect blood glucose measurements during urine tests. It is advisable to avoid consuming teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking. Patients at risk of lipid overload should regularly check plasma lipid levels and adjust the dosage accordingly. Store this medicine out of reach of children, protect it from direct sunlight, and keep it in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. For quality maintenance, it is important not to transfer the medication to another container.

Mild side effects

Discomfort in the stomach, diarrhea, constipation, rash, redness, nausea, vomiting, dermatitis, unpleasant odor during sweating or breathing, hair loss, restlessness, menstrual changes, increased risk of thrombosis, tolerance, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, swelling, hyperkalemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, and antacids. Consult with a doctor or pharmacist if using oral contraceptives containing estrogen, anti-aldosterone agents, triamterene, or injectable lipids.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided while taking, or around the time of consuming, teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should ideally maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will ensure the medication's effectiveness is safely maintained.

Appearance

A clear hard capsule with orange adherence at both ends filled with yellow liquid

Package unit

90 capsules/bottle