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Dobecal Tablet 500 mg (Dobesilic Acid Calcium Hydrate)

Dobecal Tablet 500 mg (Dobesilic Acid Calcium Hydrate)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Dobesilate Calcium Hydrate›500mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White, rectangular tablet
Packaging
10 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202106128 · Approved 2021.08.24 · Insurance code 640904220

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Increased capillary rupture
  • permeability disorders
  • vascular damage
  • diabetic microangiopathy
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • venous insufficiency
  • post-thrombotic syndrome
  • peripheral congestive edema
  • hemorrhoids
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This medication is used for various vascular-related diseases associated with increased capillary rupture and permeability disorders, diabetic microangiopathy, diabetic retinopathy, symptoms caused by venous insufficiency, post-thrombotic syndrome, peripheral congestive edema, and hemorrhoids.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer the following doses orally as calcium dobesilate monohydrate. 1. Vascular damage and retinopathy: 500~1000mg daily 2. Venous disease: Administer 750mg daily for 1~3 weeks, then administer 500mg daily. Take after meals with plenty of fluids. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication contains the ingredient Dobesilic Acid Calcium Hydrate. This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to Dobesilic Acid Calcium Hydrate or other ingredients of this medication. It is advisable for pregnant or nursing women not to take this medication. Additionally, since it contains lactose, patients with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion should avoid this medication. This medication must be used cautiously in patients with poor kidney function, and particularly severe cases may require dosage reduction. Patients with impaired liver function should also use this medication carefully, and if liver enzyme levels rise, the efficacy and risks of treatment should be reassessed. This medication contains sulfite, which may cause severe allergic reactions or asthma attacks in individuals allergic to sulfites. Gastrointestinal disturbances such as headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur commonly during treatment with this medication. Increased liver enzyme levels, joint pain, and muscle pain may also occur frequently, so if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. If allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, or facial swelling occur, discontinue the medication immediately and inform your doctor. Very rarely, serious side effects such as a sudden decrease in blood cell counts may appear, so if high fever or signs of infection occur, it is important to visit a hospital immediately for examination. It is crucial to consult medical personnel immediately if any suspicious symptoms arise during the use of this medication. There are no known interactions with other drugs, but this medication may affect blood test results, so be sure to inform the testing facility before undergoing tests.

Side effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • neutropenia
  • leukopenia
  • skin rash
  • allergic dermatitis
  • itching
  • hives
  • 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 is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, to maintain the efficacy of the medication, it should be stored at cool room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White, rectangular tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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