Dikadol Tablet

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once a day.

Child dose

Children aged 8 years and older should take 1 tablet once a day.

This medication should not be taken by individuals with too much calcium in their blood, those with unexplained systemic inflammatory diseases, or those with kidney diseases. Additionally, individuals who are allergic to this medication or any of its ingredients, infants under 12 months of age, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe kidney failure should avoid taking this medication. While taking this medication, do not take medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids together. Infants under 1 year of age, patients undergoing treatment by a physician, children exposed to a lot of sunlight, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, premature infants, infants, patients with heart or circulatory problems, patients with kidney impairment, patients with low protein levels, patients on digitalis glycosides, and those with a history of kidney stones should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication contains a dye called Yellow No. 5; individuals allergic to this ingredient should use it cautiously. If nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rashes occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. Moreover, overdose may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, swelling, heart problems, etc., so caution is needed. Long-term use may increase the risk of elevated calcium levels in the blood or stones, thus regular check-ups are necessary. In particular, caution should be taken when taking it in combination with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene, which may increase blood potassium levels. Adhere to the recommended dosage, and parental supervision is needed when administering to children. It is advisable to avoid teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Also, to prevent misuse and maintain quality, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• low blood pressure
• facial flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rashes
• hypernatremia
• congestive heart failure

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline products, or antacids. Additionally, patients on digitalis glycosides should consult a doctor or pharmacist, and should also consult when used in conjunction with aldosterone antagonists and triamterene.

Food interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle