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Heavycom Capsule

Heavycom Capsule

Prescription medicationHard capsule경구
Ingredient · strength
Biphenyl Dimethyl Dicarboxylate›12.5mg / 1 capsuleUrsodeoxycholic Acid›50mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
경동제약(주)
Appearance
White hard capsule containing white powder
Packaging
30 capsules per bottle, 300 capsules per bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201708130 · Approved 2017.11.29 · Insurance code 648104020

Summary

Main use
Inhibition of SGPT elevation in chronic persistent hepatitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Typically, 1 capsule per dose for adults, orally taken 3 times a day after meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
경동제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Inhibition of SGPT elevation in chronic persistent hepatitis

  • Chronic persistent hepatitis
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This medication is used when SGPT levels are continuously elevated due to chronic persistent hepatitis. Chronic hepatitis can lead to impaired liver function due to sustained inflammation of liver cells, thus requiring treatment to improve this condition. This drug helps alleviate liver cell damage and aids in the recovery of liver function, maintaining a healthy liver state. Therefore, it is effectively used for the treatment of chronic persistent hepatitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Typically, 1 capsule per dose for adults, orally taken 3 times a day after meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with complete bile duct obstruction. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Caution must be exercised when using this drug in patients with chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis, hypokalemia, severe pancreatic diseases, peptic ulcers, and gallstones. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur, and rarely abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, and discomfort in the upper stomach may develop. Allergic reactions such as itching or rash may appear, and occasionally skin rashes may occur, but generally the symptoms resolve when used with antihistamines. Transient jaundice may appear, but in this case, stopping the medication or using a jaundice treatment can eliminate the symptoms. Occasionally, generalized malaise or dizziness may occur. Post-marketing studies have reported serious side effects such as cirrhosis, ascites, and acute hepatitis C, which may be related to this medication, thus requiring caution. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and duration, and if symptoms do not improve after a maximum of 8 weeks or if abnormal symptoms occur, use should be discontinued and a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. It should be stored out of reach of children. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are advised not to take this medication, as animal testing has reported harmful effects on the fetus. Caution is required with the combined use of oral diabetes medications, as the effects of the diabetes medication may be enhanced, so use should be closely monitored under a doctor's direction.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Transient jaundice, cirrhosis, ascites, acute hepatitis C (serious and unexpected adverse drug reactions)

Mild side effects

  • Diarrhea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • heartburn
  • upper stomach discomfort
  • itching
  • rash
  • generalized malaise
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  • dizziness

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture ingress. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White hard capsule containing white powder

Package unit

30 capsules per bottle, 300 capsules per bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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