Effects of this medicine

Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist

• If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rach, etc.) to any medicines.
  If you have: a history of shock, convulsion or loss of consciousness after taking/being injected with xanthine medication such as theophylline; hepatic dysfunction or epilepsy.
  In case of children, If they have: histories of convulsion/epilepsy; fever.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)

Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)

• Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is <<        to be written by a healthcare professional>>

• In general, for adults, take 300 to 400 mg powder per day in 3 to 4 divided doses. For children, take 2 to 4 mg powder per kg of body weight at a time, 3 to 4 times a day. The daily dosage may be adjusted depending on the disease, severity of symptoms or age. Strictly follow the instructions.

• If you miss a dose and have more than 6 hours for the next dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is less than 6 hours for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.

• If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

• Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.

Precautions while taking this medicine

• Smoking may affect the efficacy of this medicine. If you cease or begin smoking, consult your doctor/pharmacist.
• St. John's Wort may reduce the efficacy of this medicine. Do not consume any supplements containing St. John's Wort.
• Taking a large amount of caffeine-rich drink such as coffee and tea may cause adverse effects of the medicine.

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine

• difficulty in breathing, hives, dizziness, cold sweat [shock, anaphylactic shock]
• convulsion, loss of consciousness [convulsion, disturbance of consciousness, acute encephalopathy]
• muscle pain, muscle weakness, reddish brown urine [rhabdomyolysis]
• chest pain, abdominal pain, black stool, vomiting of blood [gastrointestinal hemorrhage]
• nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes [hepatic dysfunction, jaundice]

Storage conditions and other information

• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children and store away from light, heat and moisture.
•  If you have leftover medicines, dispose of them appropriately and do not keep any unused medicine. Seek advice of your pharmacist or medical institution how to discard them.