Magenu Soft Capsule

Adult dose

Individuals aged 12 and older: Take 1 capsule at a time, twice daily.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic or hypersensitive to any specific ingredients. Particularly, infants under 12 months of age, patients with severe renal dysfunction, and those allergic to soybean oil, soybeans, or peanuts should not use this medication. While taking this medication, it is advisable not to take it simultaneously with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, antacids, and levodopa. Taking these medications together may reduce efficacy or cause side effects due to interactions. Additionally, individuals receiving medical treatment or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with heart or circulatory issues, those with kidney disorders, patients with hypoproteinemia, and those with lipid metabolism disorders should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, rash, nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rhythms, or central nervous system abnormalities occur during use, immediately discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. It is also important to be cautious if menstrual changes or prolonged bleeding occur. Particularly, women taking contraceptives containing estrogen or individuals at risk for thrombosis should be cautious, as vitamin E intake may increase the risk of thrombosis. Long-term high-dose use of pyridoxine may cause nerve damage, so caution is necessary. Users must adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage, and urine may turn yellow after taking the medication, which should be noted during clinical tests. It is advisable to avoid consuming tannin-containing beverages such as green tea or black tea before and after taking this medication. Patients with lipid metabolism issues or those at risk of lipid overload should regularly check serum lipid levels and adjust the dosage accordingly. If using other lipid injectables, dosage adjustments should consider the lipid content. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place, avoiding direct sunlight. It is also recommended not to transfer the medication to other containers to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Cardiac arrest (cardiac rhythm cessation), central nervous system impairment

Mild side effects

Gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, rash, redness, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, red spots, menstrual irregularities, increasing menstrual flow, prolonged bleeding, sensory neuropathy or neuropathic symptoms, hematological adverse reactions, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema, hyperkalemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, levodopa, and oral contraceptives containing estrogen. If taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is required.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided with tannin-containing teas such as green tea and black tea during and before or after taking.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and humidity. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Brownish-red oblong soft capsules containing viscous yellow to mustard-colored contents

Package unit

10 capsules/box (10 capsules/PTP), 60 capsules/box (10 capsules/PTP X 6), 120 capsules/box ((10 capsules/PTP X 6) X 2)