Pendana Tablets

Adult dose

Can be taken up to 3 times a day, avoiding administration on an empty stomach. The interval between doses should be more than 4 hours. Adults (15 years and older) should take 2 tablets per dose.

Child dose

Children aged 8 years to under 15 years should take 1 tablet per dose.

Patients who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication, as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when taken with alcohol. Individuals with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or smoking should avoid high doses of this medication or take it cautiously. Taking high doses may increase the risk of thrombotic issues like myocardial infarction or stroke. People who have had hypersensitivity to this medication or have experienced asthma, infants under three months old, and individuals with certain genetic lactose intolerance conditions should not take this medication. It should not be taken with other antipyretics, cold medications, or sedatives, and a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted before use. Particularly, children with chickenpox or influenza, individuals with allergic tendencies, people with liver, kidney, or heart conditions, the elderly, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, or swelling occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medication is generally not administered to children under two years of age; if necessary, a doctor's consultation is required. Users must strictly adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage, avoid prolonged use, and supervise children during administration. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication, and be cautious when using it with certain diuretics or medications containing licorice, as it may cause hypokalemia or muscle-related symptoms. After the 20th week of pregnancy, the risk of fetal renal function abnormalities and oligohydramnios increases, so use the lowest dose for the shortest duration, and it is advisable to avoid use after the 30th week. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place, and should not be transferred to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness → severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa → severe skin reaction
• Asthma
• Decreased urine output with swelling of the face and extremities, increased blood pressure → severe edema or urinary problems
• Conus syndrome leading to myocardial infarction
• Multiform erythema, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness (erythema)
• itching
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the stomach
• dizziness

Drug interactions

Do not take with other antipyretics, cold medications, or sedatives. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking with antidiabetic drugs, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, steroids, diuretics, low-dose aspirin, potassium-containing preparations, licorice-containing preparations, glycyrrhizin or its salts, loop diuretics (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), or thiazide diuretics (trichlormethiazide).

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, avoid extremely cold or hot places, and it is best to store it at a normal room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 1)