Medication info

Ricabayeon Soft Capsule

OTC medicationSoft capsule경구Approval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Ursodeoxycholic Acid›50mg / 1 capsuleThiamine Nitrate›10mg / 1 capsuleRiboflavin›5mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
(주)유한양행
Appearance
Red oval soft capsule containing yellow content
Packaging
90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 9), 180 capsules [90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 9) X 2]
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201803598 · Notified 2018.09.04

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.03.07. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of chronic liver disease (liver dysfunction, physical fatigue, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adult: Take 1 capsule at a time, 3 times a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)유한양행

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of chronic liver disease (liver dysfunction, physical fatigue, etc.)

  • Chronic liver disease
  • liver dysfunction
  • physical fatigue
  • general weakness
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This medication helps improve liver function damaged due to chronic liver disease. It is also used to alleviate physical fatigue and general weakness caused by liver dysfunction. In other words, it is used as an effective treatment to restore liver health and reduce fatigue.

How to take

Adult dose

Adult: Take 1 capsule at a time, 3 times a day.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with severe biliary obstruction or acute hepatitis. Additionally, those allergic to this medicine or its components, pregnant or nursing women, and children should avoid using it. Patients with Crohn's disease, intestinal and colitis, radiolucent calcified gallstones, non-functioning gallbladder, acute cholecystitis, and kidney diseases are also advised not to use this medication. Individuals with peptic ulcers should be cautious as this medication may irritate the gastric mucosa and worsen symptoms. Those allergic to soybean oil, beans, or peanuts should not take this medication. It is safest to avoid using this medication together with certain diabetes treatments, medications that reduce cholesterol in bile, and medications that may cause liver damage. Before taking this medication, individuals with severe pancreatic diseases, gallstones, hyperlipidemia, or lipid metabolism disorders must consult a doctor or pharmacist. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, or heartburn, or allergic reactions such as itching or rash occur while taking this medication, one must immediately stop taking it and consult a specialist. Moreover, if symptoms such as general weakness, dizziness, increased liver enzyme levels, or decreased white blood cells occur, one must promptly inform a healthcare professional. If symptoms of interstitial pneumonia, such as fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or abnormal chest findings, occur, one must immediately discontinue use and visit a hospital. This medication must be taken in accordance with the prescribed dosage and treatment regimen, and if any adverse reactions occur, one should consult a specialist. Patients at risk of fat overload should regularly check their blood lipid levels to adjust the dosage of this medication if necessary. Additionally, if used with other lipid medications, adjustments should be made based on lipid intake. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept tightly closed in its original container. Transferring to another container may pose a risk of misuse or degradation in quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Chest tightness
  • difficulty breathing
  • breathlessness or trouble breathing
  • liver abnormalities (jaundice)
  • severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, heartburn, gastric discomfort, itching, rash, general weakness, dizziness, increased liver enzyme levels (ALT, ALP, AST, γ-GT), decreased white blood cells, calcification of gallstones, fever, cough, difficulty breathing, abnormal chest X-ray findings

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Red oval soft capsule containing yellow content

Package unit

90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 9), 180 capsules [90 capsules (10 capsules/PTP X 9) X 2]

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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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