Sogapten Tablet

Adult dose

Adults and patients aged 15 years and older should take 1 tablet at a time. Do not exceed 2 tablets within 24 hours.

This medication contains lactose, and individuals with galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Also, it should not be used by those allergic to this medication or other H2 receptor antagonists, and those who have difficulty swallowing should avoid taking it. Caution should be used if unexplained weight loss or persistent abdominal pain occurs, and those with kidney disease must check calcium levels in the blood. It is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication if you are on other medications. In particular, antacids may interact with other medications. Rare allergic reactions may occur while taking this medication, and side effects such as liver function abnormalities, digestive discomfort, skin rash, and headache may occur. If symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of use, stop taking the medication and consult a doctor, and it is advisable not to continue taking it for more than 2 weeks. If more than the prescribed dose is taken, stop taking it immediately and consult a specialist. Patients receiving dialysis should be cautious, as the effectiveness of this medication may decrease when taken with phosphate binders. The antacids included in this medication may interact with several other drugs, so it is best to maintain a gap of more than 2 hours between taking this and other medications. Additionally, unexpected side effects may occur if taken with other gastrointestinal medications, so do not take them together. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and nursing mothers should also avoid it as it could be transmitted to the baby. Children under the age of 15 should consult a physician before taking this medication. Finally, this medication should be stored in a cool and dry place out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperatures. To maintain quality, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reactions), rash, epidermal necrolysis (severe skin adverse reactions), jaundice, angioneurotic edema (severe swelling)

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• abdominal discomfort
• abdominal bloating
• vomiting
• thirst
• itching
• headache

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other gastrointestinal medications. When taken with Atenolol, Metoprolol, Propranolol, Chloroquine, Tetracycline antibiotics, Diclazuril, Digoxin, Eltrombopag, Fexofenadine, Iron (salts), Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, Sodium fluoride, Glucocorticoids, Indomethacin, Ketoconazole, Lansoprazole, Phenothiazine anticonvulsants, Penicillamine, Phosphates, Thyroxine, Salicylates, and antacids.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at room temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Greenish rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP packaging - 10 tablets/PTP[(10 tablets/PTP*1)], PTP packaging - 20 tablets/PTP[(10 tablets/PTP*2)]