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New Pham Dobesilate 500 mg (Dobesilate Calcium Hydrate)

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

MFDS item code 202106790 · Approved 2021.10.07

Summary

Main use
Treatment of venous disorders (edema, etc.), capillary disorders (diabetic retinopathy, etc.), and hemorrhoids
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer the following doses orally as calcium dobesilate hydrate. 1. Vascular lesions and retinopathy: 500~1000mg per day 2. Venous disease: Administer 750mg per day for 1~3 weeks, then administer 500mg per day. Take after meals with plenty of fluids. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Angkuk New Pharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of venous disorders (edema, etc.), capillary disorders (diabetic retinopathy, etc.), and hemorrhoids

  • Enhanced capillary rupture
  • permeability disorders
  • vascular damage
  • diabetic microangiopathy
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • venous insufficiency
  • post-thrombotic syndrome
  • peripheral edema
  • hemorrhoids
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This medication is used to treat damage to capillaries and improve capillary diseases and retinal diseases caused by diabetes. It is also effective for venous insufficiency and post-thrombotic syndrome, as well as peripheral edema. It aids in the relief of hemorrhoid symptoms and supports overall vascular health. In summary, this medication is used to improve vascular damage and related symptoms of various vascular disorders.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer the following doses orally as calcium dobesilate hydrate. 1. Vascular lesions and retinopathy: 500~1000mg per day 2. Venous disease: Administer 750mg per day for 1~3 weeks, then administer 500mg per day. Take after meals with plenty of fluids. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine contains Dobesilate Calcium Hydrate as the main component and should not be used by certain patients. First, those who have hypersensitivity to this medicine or its components should not take this medicine. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also avoid this medication. This medicine contains lactose, and it should not be administered to individuals with a genetic galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with poor kidney function should be cautious. This medicine is mainly excreted through the kidneys, so dosage adjustment may be necessary for patients with renal failure. Special caution is needed for patients with severe kidney disease requiring dialysis. Patients with impaired liver function should also use this medicine carefully. If liver dysfunction occurs, it is recommended to reassess the benefits of the treatment. This medication contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause allergic reactions in some patients. Patients with asthma are particularly sensitive to sulfites, so there is a risk of triggering an asthma attack and should be monitored. During treatment, gastrointestinal symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, as well as joint pain and muscle pain, may occur. Liver function indicators may also rise, and skin rashes or allergic reactions, and rarely severe hypersensitivity reactions may develop, so it is essential to consult a doctor immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. Very rarely, blood-related issues may arise; if high fever or symptoms of infection appear, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary, and this medication should be discontinued. While no significant drug interactions have been reported with this medication, it is advisable to inform healthcare providers prior to testing as creatinine levels may appear falsely low in blood tests. It is safe to consult with healthcare providers and undergo necessary tests before taking this medication.

Side effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • neutropenia
  • leukopenia
  • skin rash
  • allergic dermatitis
  • pruritus
  • urticaria
  • facial edema
  • anaphylactic reaction
  • headache
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  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • elevated alanine aminotransferase
  • arthralgia
  • myalgia
  • fever
  • chills
  • lethargy
  • fatigue

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine is sensitive to light and should be stored in a dark container that protects it from light. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White elongated tablet

Package unit

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

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