Effects of this medicine

Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist

• If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicine.
  If you are a patient with renal disorder.
  If you are receiving hemodialysis.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)

Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)

• Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)

• General dosage regimen: For adults, take 2 tablets (500 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, 3 times daily. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.

• If you have a renal disorder, the dosage may be decreased and the dosage interval may be longer.
  If you are receiving hemodialysis, you may be instructed to take a tablet (250 mg of the active ingredient) immediately after receiving hemodialysis.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as possible when you remembered that you missed a dose. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.

• Overdose: If you took too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.

• Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.

Precautions while using this medicine

Side effects of this medicine

• difficulty in thinking or deciding, to see or hear nonexistent things [confusion, hallucination]
• high fever (38 deg C or higher), ocular hyperaemia, erythema [erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis]

Storage and other information

• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Store it away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
•  Discard the remainder. Do not store them.