SogenQ Tablet

Adult dose

Adults (15 years or older ~ under 80 years): Take 2 tablets each time. If necessary, take 2 tablets every 4 hours up to 3 times a day. Do not exceed 3 times a day (6 tablets).

This medication should not be taken by patients undergoing dialysis treatment or those being treated for blood diseases, kidney and liver diseases, gastrointestinal disorders such as stomach and duodenal diseases, asthma, and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism. Patients taking steroids, antibiotics, anticancer drugs, azoles, and other medications should be cautious when taking this drug as it may decrease white blood cell or platelet counts. Individuals with a history of blood disorders such as erythropenia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia may experience further reduced blood cell counts when using this medication. People allergic to histamine H2-receptor antagonists should not use this medication. Children under 15 years old and elderly patients over 80 years old have not had sufficient safety confirmed with this drug, and elderly patients may experience increased drug concentration due to decreased kidney function, leading to side effects. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking this medication as it may affect the fetus or baby; it is advisable to refrain from breastfeeding while taking this drug. Do not take other gastrointestinal medications at the same time as this drug to avoid unexpected side effects due to drug interactions. Drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion may occur rarely; therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery. Additionally, alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking this medication, as it may increase blood alcohol levels when taken together. If you are taking other medications or receiving treatment from a doctor, ensure to consult an expert as there may be interactions with this drug. Particular caution is required when taking alongside bronchodilators, anticoagulants, antiepileptics, benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, angina and hypertension medications, calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmics, macrolide antibiotics, and fluoroquinolone antimicrobials. Patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to medications or elderly patients (65 years or older), those with sore throat, cough, high fever, unexplained weight loss, persistent stomach pain, or a history of kidney disease must consult medical staff before taking this drug. If symptoms such as hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, pallor, cold sweat, severe skin rash or mucosal symptoms accompanied by high fever, allergy symptoms, constipation, diarrhea, headache, fever, fatigue, lethargy, cold symptoms, or hematuria occur after taking the medication, stop taking it immediately and consult medical personnel. If symptoms do not improve after 3 days, it is important to consult an expert as it may indicate another condition. This medication should not be used for a prolonged period, and continued use beyond 2 weeks should be avoided. Always adhere to the prescribed dosage and usage; in case of overdose, stop using it immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in the original container away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• swelling
• chest tightness
• pallor
• cold extremities
• cold sweat
• shortness of breath
• rashes accompanied with high fever
• erythema
• localized edema

Mild side effects

• Constipation
• diarrhea
• headache
• fever
• fatigue
• lethargy
• cold symptoms
• lower limb and mucosal hemorrhages
• tingling in the limbs
• tightness

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with steroids, antibiotics, anticancer drugs, azole antifungals, or other gastrointestinal medications. Caution should be exercised if taking with bronchodilators (such as theophylline), anticoagulants (such as warfarin), antiepileptics (such as phenytoin), benzodiazepines (such as diazepam, triazolam), tricyclic antidepressants (such as imipramine), angina and hypertension medications (such as beta-blockers such as propranolol), calcium channel blockers (such as nifedipine), or antiarrhythmics.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcoholic beverages.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is safest to store within a temperature range of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

20 tablets/box [10 tablets/PVC*2], 120 tablets/box [10 tablets/PVC*12]