Shinshin UDC A Soft Capsule

Adult dose

For capsules: 1 capsule once, 3 times a day. For tablets: 1 tablet once, 3 times a day. For gel formulations: 1 packet once, 3 times a day. For liquid preparations: 1 bottle once, 3 times a day.

This medication should not be taken by patients with severe bile duct obstruction or acute hepatitis. Also, those who have allergic reactions to this medication or its components should avoid it. It is advisable for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, to refrain from taking this medication. In the case of children, it should not be used as fetal toxicity has been reported in animal studies. Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease, patients with radio-opacity calcified gallstones, patients with non-functional gallbladder, patients with acute cholecystitis, and patients with kidney diseases should also avoid taking this medication. Caution is needed for patients with peptic ulcers, as mucosal irritation may worsen their symptoms. During the course of this medication, it is recommended not to take it with oral diabetic drugs like Tolbutamide. Additionally, antacids containing cholestyramine, colestipol, activated charcoal, magnesium, and aluminum hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of this medication, so they should not be taken together. It is also safe to avoid concomitant use with drugs that reduce cholesterol in bile or those that lower cholesterol in the blood. Care should be taken not to take this medication with drugs that can damage the liver. Individuals with severe pancreatic disease or gallstones should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, or upper abdominal discomfort occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and a professional should be consulted. If allergic reactions such as itching or rashes develop, the medication should be stopped and a doctor consulted. Immediate discontinuation and consultation with a professional are necessary if symptoms such as generalized malaise, dizziness, increased liver enzyme levels, or leukopenia occur. If symptoms of interstitial pneumonia such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath develop, prompt consultation with a doctor is required. This medication should be taken strictly according to the prescribed method and dosage, and it is important to discontinue use and seek professional advice if any adverse reactions occur. Store out of reach of children, and keep the medication in its original container to maintain quality and prevent misuse.

Serious side effects

• Chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• severe rash with high fever
• significant swelling (edema)
• severe allergic reactions
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• breathing problems

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, upper abdominal discomfort, itching, rash, general malaise, dizziness, increased liver enzyme levels (ALT, ALP, AST, γ-GT), leukopenia, calcification of gallstones, fever, cough, shortness of breath, abnormal chest X-ray

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with oral diabetic agents (Tolbutamide). Caution is needed when taking it with antacids containing cholestyramine, colestipol, activated charcoal, magnesium, and aluminum hydroxide. It may interact with medications that reduce cholesterol in bile (e.g., estrogen-containing oral contraceptives) and medications that lower cholesterol in the blood (e.g., clofibrate). It may cause liver damage.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness safely.

Appearance

Red oval soft capsule containing yellow contents

Package unit

Bottle - 90 capsules/bottle