Laseca Capsule 100 mg (Lasecadotril)

Adult dose

○ Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily; administration before meals is recommended. Administer until 2 normal bowel movements have occurred; the duration of treatment should not exceed 7 days. ○ No special dose adjustment is necessary in elderly patients. ○ Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment or renal impairment.

This medication can cause severe skin reactions, so it should be discontinued immediately if there are any abnormal skin symptoms. Caution is advised as allergic reactions such as hypersensitivity or angioedema may occur during the use of this medication. Serious skin reactions like DRESS syndrome may present, and in such cases, it is essential to stop the medication and consult a doctor. This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or nursing, or by infants under 3 months of age. Do not take this medication in cases of bloody stools, purulent stools, fever, or antibiotic-related diarrhea. Patients with chronic diarrhea or persistent and uncontrolled vomiting symptoms are also advised not to use this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should avoid taking it. Caution is needed for patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors with a history of angioedema when using this medication. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function should use this medication more cautiously, and it is important to consult a doctor. While taking this medication, headaches, rashes, and skin symptoms such as swelling of the face or tongue may occur, so notify healthcare providers of any unusual symptoms. This medication does not change common hydration methods and is known to not affect driving or machine operation abilities. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication and should consult healthcare professionals as its safety is not definitively known. There have been no reported special side effects in cases of overdose, but adhering to the recommended dosage is safe. It is important to keep this medication out of the reach of children and to store it in its original container to maintain quality.

Severe skin reactions, hypersensitivity, angioedema, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), headache, rash, erythema, erythema multiforme, tongue swelling, facial swelling, lip swelling, eyelid swelling, urticaria, erythema nodosum, papular rash, urticaria, pruritus, toxic skin rash, anaphylactic shock

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with off-white powder filled, light yellow on the upper and lower parts

Package unit

Bottle - 30 capsules/bottle, Bottle - 100 capsules/bottle