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Purungrim Dovesil Acid 500 mg (Dovesil Acid Calcium Hydrate)

Purungrim Dovesil Acid 500 mg (Dovesil Acid Calcium Hydrate)

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

MFDS item code 202200177 · Approved 2022.01.07 · Insurance code 649002430

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Purungrim Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Increased microvascular rupture
  • permeability disorder
  • vascular damage
  • diabetic microangiopathy
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • venous insufficiency
  • post-thrombotic syndrome
  • peripheral congestive edema
  • hemorrhoids
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This medication helps improve vascular damage caused by increased microvascular ruptures and permeability disorders, and aids in the treatment of microvascular complications and retinopathy resulting from diabetes. It is also used to alleviate symptoms of circulatory disorders such as venous insufficiency, post-thrombotic syndrome, peripheral congestive edema, and hemorrhoids. Overall, it helps enhance vascular health and effectively treat related symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains Dovesil Acid Calcium Hydrate as the active ingredient, which may aid in improving blood circulation. Patients who are allergic to Dovesil Acid Calcium Hydrate or any components contained in this medication should not take it. It is also safer for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding not to use this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic disorders that prevent them from digesting lactose should not take it. Patients with poor kidney function should be cautious when using this medication. Particularly for those with severely impaired kidney function requiring dialysis, the dosage may need to be reduced. Patients with reduced liver function also need to use this medication with caution, and if liver enzyme levels rise, treatment should be reevaluated. This medication contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause allergic reactions or asthma attacks in sensitive individuals. Asthma patients should particularly be careful. Common side effects while taking this medication may include headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. Joint pain and muscle pain may also frequently occur. Occasionally, allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, and hives may appear, and in severe cases, anaphylactic shock may occur. Rarely, serious side effects such as agranulocytosis, which is a reduction in blood cell counts, may occur, so any symptoms of high fever or infection should be immediately reported to a physician. If any unusual symptoms occur during treatment with this medication, it is important to immediately discontinue use and consult healthcare personnel. No special interactions with other medications are known; however, since this medication may affect blood test results, it is advisable to have tests done before taking it.

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
  • increased alanine aminotransferase
  • arthralgia
  • myalgia
  • fever
  • chills
  • lethargy
  • fatigue

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light, and it is best kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oblong tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle

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