Contramin Tablets

Adult dose

For individuals aged 8 and above and adults: 1 tablet after meals once a day

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this medication or any of its components. Infants under 3 months should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues that prevent lactose digestion should also refrain from taking it. Do not take this medication concurrently with a drug named levodopa. Infants under 1 year old, patients currently under treatment, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, lactating women, premature infants, and young children should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, oral inflammation, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, constipation, skin rash, itching, or swelling occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Caution is required as prolonged high-dose use may cause nerve damage, blood abnormalities, peptic ulcers, blood sugar control disorders, and liver damage. If overdose occurs or if symptoms do not improve after taking the medication for about a month, consult a professional immediately. The prescribed dosage and method of administration should strictly be followed, and when given to children, careful supervision by a guardian is necessary. After taking this medication, urine may become yellow, which may affect clinical test results, so this should be noted. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and stored in a cool, dry, sealed place. Moreover, to prevent misuse of the medication and maintain quality, it should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, swelling, edema and fluid retention (in patients with kidney or heart failure)

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loose stools
• diarrhea
• stomatitis (oral inflammation)
• loss of appetite
• abdominal bloating
• constipation
• erythema
• eczema

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline agents, antacids, or levodopa and should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if taken with anti-aldosterone agents or triamterene.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided during or before and after consumption of teas containing tannins such as green tea and black tea.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure, preferably at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Doing so will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Brown rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

120 tablets/box [(60 tablets/bottle*2)], 90 tablets/box [(45 tablets/bottle*2)]