Youngpoong Almagate Tablet 500 mg

Adult dose

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1 g as Almagate, 3 times a day, chewed and taken orally 30 minutes to 1 hour after meals. An additional dose may be taken before bedtime if necessary.

This medicine should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to this medicine or its ingredients. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease, hemorrhoids, those with body swelling, patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, individuals experiencing diarrhea, and patients with unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding should not take this medicine. It is advisable not to take this medicine together with tetracycline antibiotics during treatment, as this medicine may interfere with the absorption of antibiotics. Individuals taking other medications should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine, as it may affect the absorption or elimination of other drugs. Particular medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ulcer treatment medications, digoxin, chlorpromazine, lansoprazole, prednisolone, penicillin, quinolone, and iron preparations, should ideally have a gap of about 2-3 hours when taken with this medicine. Caution is needed when taking salicylate medications together with this medicine, as it may increase renal excretion. Patients with poor kidney function are advised against taking this medicine due to the risk of accumulation of its components in the body. Individuals who are weak or have insufficient phosphorus intake, or those with malabsorption disorders, should exercise caution when taking this medicine for a long time, as its components may hinder phosphorus absorption and affect bone health. Elderly patients, those with symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding, and women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medicine. If constipation or diarrhea symptoms occur during treatment, it should be discontinued immediately, and a healthcare professional should be consulted. Additionally, if symptoms do not improve after about 2 weeks of use, stop taking the medicine and consult with a doctor or pharmacist. The prescribed dosage and administration must be adhered to strictly, and supervision by a guardian is necessary when administered to children. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safest to keep it in its original container tightly closed. It is advisable to avoid direct sunlight and store it in a cool, dry place.

Mild side effects

Constipation, diarrhea

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air ingress, kept away from direct sunlight, and stored at room temperature. This helps maintain the efficacy of the medicine and ensures safe use.

Appearance

It is a white, oblong tablet.

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle