GLYCYRON Tablets

Generic name: Glycyrrhizin / DL-methionine combination

Manufactured by: Minophagen Pharmaceutical

Description

This medicine has a suppressive action on inflammation and allergy, and stimulatory action on hepatic cell growth to suppress inflammation of the liver and to improve hepatic function. It also suppresses inflammation of the skin and improves eczema and dermatitis.

It is usually used to improve abnormal hepatic function in patients with chronic hepatitis and to treat eczema/dermatitis, strophulus infantum, alopecia areata and stomatitis.

Ingredients and dosage form

white tablet (diameter 8.1 mm, thickness 5.0 mm)

Dosing schedule/Directions

Your dosing schedule must prescribed by your doctor or a healthcare professional.

In general, for adults, take 2 to 3 tablets at a time, and for children, take 1 tablet at a time, 3 times a day after meals. The dosage may be adjusted according to the disease to be treated, age or symptoms. Strictly follow the instructions.

If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. 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.

Warnings

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

If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.

If you have aldosteronism, myopathy, hypokalemia, or hepatic cirrhosis.

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.)

Precautions while taking this medicine

- No pertinent entries

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine

The most commonly reported adverse reactions include increased blood pressure and abdominal pain. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.

edema, decreased urine output, increase in body weight [pseudoaldosteronism]

weakness, muscle pain, convulsion of limbs or paralysis [rhabdomyolysis]

The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.

Storing Conditions

Keep this medicine out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

Discard the remainder, do not store.

Product specifications, appearance and package content are subject to change without prior notice.

Description of the medical drugs is not intended for prescribing treatment without the involvement of a physician.