Centamin Pro Tablet

Adult dose

For those aged 12 years and older, take 1 tablet once a day after meals.

This medicine should be used with caution in women in the first three months of pregnancy or those with a possibility of pregnancy, as taking more than 5,000 IU of vitamin A per day can pose a risk of congenital anomalies. Patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, kidney disease, hyperkalemia, Wilson's disease, kidney stones, or severe renal failure should not take this medicine. It should not be used by individuals allergic to any ingredient contained in this medicine or in infants under 12 months of age. It is also advisable not to take this medicine together with specific drugs such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. Infants under 1 year, patients receiving treatment from a doctor, children exposed to a lot of sunlight, patients with hyperoxaluria, pregnant or lactating women, patients with gastrointestinal disorders, heart or circulatory system abnormalities, kidney impairments, hypoproteinemia, and liver diseases must consult a healthcare professional before taking this medicine. If any unusual symptoms occur during use, such as nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, irregular heartbeat, or coma, the user should immediately stop taking the medicine and consult a healthcare provider. Prolonged use at high doses may lead to tolerance, and overdose of certain vitamins may result in neurological disorders, blood abnormalities, or liver damage, so caution is necessary. It is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosages and administration guidelines, and administration to children should be under parental supervision. During use, consultations with a physician or pharmacist are crucial. Vitamin A in this medicine can be adequately obtained through a regular diet, so caution should be exercised not to exceed 5,000 IU when used as a supplementary therapy. Taking this medicine may affect certain test results, and it is advisable to avoid tannin-containing beverages like green tea or black tea before and after use. When storing, keep in a tightly sealed container away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Coma
• central nervous system dysfunction
• cardiac arrest

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• itching
• dry and rough skin
• painful joint swelling
• diarrhea
• upper abdominal discomfort
• constipation
• rashes
• redness

Drug interactions

Do not take with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. Women taking oral contraceptives containing estrogen should be cautious as the risk of thrombosis may be increased. Care should be taken when co-administering with antialdosterone agents, as triamterene may cause hyperkalemia.

Food interactions

Avoid consuming tannin-containing teas like green tea and black tea during or before and after taking the medicine.

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Also, it is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

Brownish-red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/box [100 tablets/bottle × 2]