BISCRAL Tablets

Adult dose

Usually, 2 tablets are taken orally, twice a day before breakfast and bedtime, regardless of meals. 1) Gastric and duodenal ulcers: Take 2 tablets twice a day, or take 4 tablets once a day before bedtime. 2) Gastroesophageal reflux disease: For 8 weeks, take 2 tablets twice a day, or take 4 tablets once a day before bedtime. In severe cases, the dose may be increased to 4 tablets four times a day. 3) Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

This medication should not be used in patients with impaired kidney function or those undergoing dialysis. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components should also refrain from taking it. Patients with a history of acute porphyria should not use this medication, as it may worsen their symptoms. It should not be administered to patients who have undergone upper gastrointestinal surgery or to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as to premature infants and newborns. Patients on dietary restrictions limiting potassium intake should not use this medication. Patients with liver dysfunction or a history of drug allergies, the elderly, and those with a history of kidney dysfunction should use this medication with caution. When taken in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, particular attention is required for the elderly and patients with a history of peptic ulcers, and regular monitoring is necessary. Since this medication may mask symptoms of gastric cancer, it is critical to confirm malignancy for gastric ulcer patients or middle-aged patients who recently developed new dyspeptic symptoms before treatment. Patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric or duodenal ulcers should receive bacterial eradication treatment concurrently. Patients in intensive care units, those with hypophosphatemia, and patients with swallowing difficulties should use this medication cautiously due to the risk of complications. This medication may rarely cause allergic shock or hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, hives, and respiratory problems, so treatment should be discontinued immediately if any unusual symptoms occur. Hematological anomalies may include leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and agranulocytosis, and liver function abnormalities or heart problems such as arrhythmias may occur rarely. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea, and the color of the stool may change to black, which is characteristic of the drug. Central nervous system symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and seizures may occur, so particular caution is advised for patients with weakened kidney function. Rarely reported side effects include gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, joint pain, muscle pain, skin rash, and hair loss. Long-term use of this medication should be avoided, and regular blood tests and liver and kidney function tests should be conducted during treatment. The elderly or patients with chronic diseases may have an increased risk of developing pneumonia while taking this medication. If dizziness or drowsiness occurs after taking this medication, driving or operating dangerous machinery should be avoided. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients taking anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, antiepileptics, etc., should consult their doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and its safety for children has not been established, so its use is not recommended. In cases of overdose, emergency measures may be required, such as vomiting or gastric lavage.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• shock
• anaphylactic shock
• fever
• bronchospasm
• chest pain
• vascular swelling
• skin rash
• hives

Mild side effects

Skin rash, hives, angioedema, fever, bronchospasm, low blood pressure, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, excitation, insomnia, headache, heavy feeling in the head, uneasiness, mental disorientation, depression, hallucinations, reversible blurred vision and involuntary movement disorders, gynecomastia, excessive milk secretion, reversible erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, joint pain, muscle pain, skin itching, diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way maintains the medication's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle