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Light Dobesil Tablet 250 mg (Dobesilic Acid Calcium Hydrate)

Light Dobesil Tablet 250 mg (Dobesilic Acid Calcium Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Dobesilate Calcium Hydrate›250mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Light Pharm Tech Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202001033 · Approved 2020.02.17 · Insurance code 690302320

Summary

Main use
Treatment of capillary disorders (e.g., diabetic retinopathy), venous disorders (e.g., edema), and hemorrhoids
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer the following doses of calcium dobesilate hydrate orally. 1. Vascular lesions and retinopathy: 500~1000mg daily 2. Venous disease: Administer 750mg daily for 1~3 weeks, followed by 500mg daily. Take after meals with plenty of fluids. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Light Pharm Tech Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of capillary disorders (e.g., diabetic retinopathy), venous disorders (e.g., edema), and hemorrhoids

  • Increased capillary rupture
  • permeability disorder
  • vascular damage
  • diabetic microvascular complications
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • venous dysfunction
  • post-thrombotic syndrome
  • peripheral congestive edema
  • hemorrhoids
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This medication is used for vascular damage associated with increased capillary rupture and permeability disorder, microvascular complications and retinopathy due to diabetes, problems caused by venous dysfunction, post-thrombotic syndrome, peripheral congestive edema, and symptoms such as hemorrhoids.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer the following doses of calcium dobesilate hydrate orally. 1. Vascular lesions and retinopathy: 500~1000mg daily 2. Venous disease: Administer 750mg daily for 1~3 weeks, followed by 500mg daily. Take after meals with plenty of fluids. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to this medication or any of its components. This medication contains lactose, so patients with a genetic disorder that prevents the digestion of lactose should not take it. Caution is needed when using this medication in patients with impaired kidney function, and especially patients with severe kidney disease requiring dialysis may need a reduced dose. Patients with impaired liver function should also be careful when using this medication, and if liver function indicators increase, re-evaluation of treatment should be considered. This medication contains sodium sulfite, which can cause allergic reactions or asthma attacks in some individuals, so patients with asthma should be particularly cautious. While taking this medication, symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, joint pain, and muscle pain may occur; if these symptoms are severe, consult a physician. Rarely, serious side effects such as a decrease in blood cell count may occur, so if high fever or symptoms of infection appear, visit a hospital immediately. If allergic reactions or skin rashes, fever, joint pain, etc. occur, stop taking the medication immediately and inform medical personnel. It is advisable to avoid using this medication during pregnancy, and its use while breastfeeding is not recommended, so consider discontinuing treatment or stopping breastfeeding. The safety of this medication in children has not been adequately studied, so it should be used with caution in children. The effects on driving or operating machinery are unclear, so caution is needed after taking this medication. No specific symptoms have been reported in case of overdose, but general emergency measures should be taken.

Side effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • neutropenia
  • leukopenia
  • skin rash
  • allergic dermatitis
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
  • facial swelling
  • anaphylactic reaction
  • headache
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  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • increased alanine aminotransferase
  • arthralgia
  • myalgia
  • fever
  • chills
  • lethargy
  • fatigue

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle

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