Albicu Tablet

Adult dose

For adults, typically 2 tablets are taken 2 times a day, in the morning and at bedtime, regardless of meals. For gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers, either 2 tablets are taken 2 times a day or 4 tablets are taken once a day before bedtime. Duodenal ulcer patients may take 4 tablets 2 times a day in the morning and at bedtime. The same dosage applies for combination therapy for ulcers caused or prevented by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Child dose

For children aged 8-18 years, 2 tablets (2mg/kg as ranitidine) can be taken up to 2 times a day.

This medicine should not be used by patients receiving dialysis treatment. Those who have had an allergic reaction to ranitidine hydrochloride should not take this medicine. Patients with impaired kidney function should use it cautiously, as the drug concentration may increase, requiring a reduction in dosage or an increase in dosing interval. Patients with impaired liver function should also pay attention when taking this medicine. Patients with a history of allergy to the medicine or the elderly should also use it cautiously. During treatment with this medicine, severe allergic reactions or shock may occur infrequently; thus, attention should be paid to symptoms. If allergic symptoms such as skin rash, hives, swelling of the face or neck, fever, shortness of breath, or low blood pressure occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. There may be a decrease in blood cell count, or liver function tests may show a temporary increase, and in rare cases, serious blood disorders have been reported. Symptoms of liver dysfunction may also occur, and regular testing may be required. Symptoms of arrhythmia or alterations in heart rate may arise; attention should be paid to any abnormalities. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, and abdominal pain, and stool color may change, but this does not require special treatment. In rare cases, neurological symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, seizures, insomnia, headaches, and a feeling of heaviness may occur, so caution is advised. Gynecomastia or sexual dysfunction has been reported, but a direct correlation with this medication is not clear. Joint pain, skin rash, hair loss, itching, and discoloration of the tongue may occur, but these symptoms are mostly temporary. This medicine should not be used long-term, and patients with kidney disease must consult their physician or pharmacist before use. The treatment process should be closely monitored, using the minimum effective dose, and if there is no effect, switching to another medication is recommended. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. This medication can also be transferred through breast milk; therefore, breastfeeding should be avoided while taking it. The safety in children has not been fully studied; therefore, it should be used cautiously in children. Some urine tests may yield false results, so care should be taken regarding the testing methods. In the case of overdose, emergency treatment such as vomiting or gastric lavage may be necessary, and if needed, blood dialysis may be used to remove the drug. This medication can mask symptoms of gastric cancer, so it should only be used after confirming that it is not a malignant condition, and eye health checks are recommended for long-term use.

Serious side effects

Shock, angioedema, low blood pressure, bronchospasm, reversible jaundice or non-jaundice hepatitis, arrhythmia

Mild side effects

Skin rash, hives, angioedema, fever, bronchospasm, low blood pressure, reversible leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, elevated serum enzyme levels, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, eosinophilia, temporary and reversible elevation of liver enzymes, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, discoloration of stool, asthenia, drowsiness, reversible confusion state, seizures, agitation, depression, hallucinations, insomnia, headaches, heaviness, malaise

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle