Mecobi Tablets

Adult dose

For individuals 15 years and older, take 1 tablet once a day.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia due to excessive calcium in the blood or sarcoidosis, which is an unknown systemic inflammatory disease, and those with kidney disease. Additionally, individuals allergic to this drug or its components, infants under 12 months of age, patients with kidney stones, severe renal failure, and those allergic to soybean oil, soybeans, or peanuts should also avoid taking it. During the use of this drug, it should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, antacids, and medications like levodopa. Particularly, individuals undergoing treatment by a physician or those with a history of oxalate nephropathy, gastrointestinal disorders, heart and circulatory system dysfunction, kidney disorders, hypoproteinemia, gout, or a history of kidney stones should consult a specialist before taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, and infants should also consult a physician before taking it. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, irregular heartbeat, or central nervous system impairment occur during the use of this drug, discontinue its use immediately and seek professional advice. In addition, caution is advised if menstruation suddenly accelerates or if bleeding persists, as well as for women taking estrogen-containing contraceptives or those with a risk of thrombosis. Long-term use at high doses may lead to tolerance, and specific vitamin intake may cause nerve damage or hematological side effects, so professional advice should be followed. This medication should be taken precisely as directed regarding usage and dosage, as it may affect blood sugar test results and change urine color, which should be taken into account during testing. It is advisable to avoid tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea before and after taking the medication. Patients at risk of excessive fat load should periodically monitor blood lipid levels and adjust the dosage of this medication accordingly, and if taken with other lipid agents, dosage adjustments should be considered to account for total lipid intake. Finally, this drug should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place in a sealed container, and should not be transferred to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

• Cardiac arrest (heart rhythm failure)
• central nervous system depression
• pulmonary edema (swelling)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, rash, redness, loose stools, red spots, dermatitis, unpleasant odor during sweating or breathing, hair loss, restlessness, gastrointestinal disturbances, digestive disorders, upper abdominal pain, low blood pressure, menstruation may start earlier or become heavier, bleeding may persist longer, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, hematological adverse reactions, hyperuricemia, potential liver damage, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, symptoms of edema,

Drug interactions

Do not take with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking with oral contraceptives containing estrogen, anti-aldosterone agents, or triamterene.

Food interactions

Avoid ingesting tannin-containing teas such as green tea and black tea during and before/after taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in an airtight container, and it is important to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid direct sunlight and do not place it in excessively hot or cold areas.

Appearance

Brown oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

Bottle - 60 tablets/bottle, Box - 120 tablets/box[(60 tablets/bottle x 2)]