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Hepacisle 350 Soft Capsules (Milk Thistle Fruit Extract)

Hepacisle 350 Soft Capsules (Milk Thistle Fruit Extract)

OTC medicationSoft capsule
Ingredient · strength
Milk-Thistle Fruit Dried Extract›350mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
이연제약(주)
Appearance
A reddish-brown soft capsule containing a yellowish-brown liquid
Packaging
Company packaging unit
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202201549 · Notified 2022.04.13

Summary

Main use
Adjunctive treatment for liver diseases (toxic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis)
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
1 capsule once a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
이연제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Adjunctive treatment for liver diseases (toxic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis)

  • Toxic liver disease
  • chronic hepatitis
  • liver cirrhosis
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This medication is used as an adjunctive treatment for liver diseases such as toxic liver disease, chronic hepatitis, and liver cirrhosis.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

1 capsule once a day.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by patients with severe biliary obstruction or those who are hypersensitive to this medication. It is also safe for children under 12 not to take this medicine. People with allergies to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts, or those who have had allergic reactions should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Patients with lipid metabolism issues such as hyperlipoproteinemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis should take this medicine cautiously, and it is important to consult a professional before use. If symptoms such as stomach pain or diarrhea occur during use, or if an allergic reaction is suspected, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. It is essential to follow the prescribed dosage and administration, and if jaundice symptoms appear, consult a professional. If symptoms do not improve after about a month of use or if taken for a long time, it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Patients at risk of fat overload should regularly check their blood lipid levels to adjust the dosage of this medicine. Additionally, if using other intravenous lipid medications, it may be necessary to adjust the dosage of those lipid medications as well. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children and kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, preferably closed tightly. Transferring the medicine from its original container to another container may pose a risk of misuse or quality degradation, so it must be stored in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Jaundice

Mild side effects

  • Rarely
  • stomach pain or diarrhea
  • allergic reactions

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medicine for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A reddish-brown soft capsule containing a yellowish-brown liquid

Package unit

Company packaging unit

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.