Product Overview/Feature
Code:001412-001
ALTAT CAPSULES 37.5mg : 100 capsules
Sale Price:US$86.49
Warehouse | Japan1 |
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Manufacturer | ASKA Pharmaceutical |
Brand | Takeda Pharmaceutical |
JAN Code | 4987123154925 |
GS1 | 14987123154922 |
Ingredient Code | 2325004 |
Shipping Schedule | 5 to 10 working days after payment |
Description
This medicine blocks histamine H2 receptors of gastric mucosal barrier cells and controls gastric acid secretion.It is usually used in the treatment of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and reflux esophagitis, and improvement of symptoms such as gastric pain, heartburn and retching.
Presentation
100 capsules
Feature
Active Ingredients
Roxatidine acetate hydrochloride
Effect/Efficacy
This medicine blocks histamine H2 receptors of gastric mucosal barrier cells and controls gastric acid secretion.
It is usually used in the treatment of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and reflux esophagitis, and improvement of symptoms such as gastric pain, heartburn and retching.
Usage/Dosage
For gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, anastomotic ulcer and reflux esophagitis: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed. You may take 4 capsules (150 mg) at a time, once daily, before going to bed. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed.
For Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed.
For preanesthetic medication: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, before going to bed on the night before surgery and again 2 hours before anesthesia induction on the day of surgery. You may take 4 capsules (150 mg) at one time before going to bed on the night before surgery. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, before going to bed on the night before surgery and again 2 hours before anesthesia induction on the day of surgery.
For gastric mucosal lesion of acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once daily, after supper or before going to bed. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, once daily, after supper or before going to bed.
The dosage may be adjusted according to your disease, age or symptoms except for preanesthetic medication.
Strictly follow the instructions in any case.
If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally take more than your prescribed
Cautions
•For gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, anastomotic ulcer and reflux esophagitis: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed. You may take 4 capsules (150 mg) at a time, once daily, before going to bed. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed.For Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, twice daily, after breakfast and supper or before going to bed.For preanesthetic medication: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, before going to bed on the night before surgery and again 2 hours before anesthesia induction on the day of surgery. You may take 4 capsules (150 mg) at one time before going to bed on the night before surgery. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, before going to bed on the night before surgery and again 2 hours before anesthesia induction on the day of surgery.For gastric mucosal lesion of acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis: In general, for adults, take 2 capsules (75 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, once daily, after supper or before going to bed. In general, for children weighing less than 30 kg, take 1 capsule (37.5 mg) at a time, and for children weighing 30 kg or over, take 2 capsules (75 mg) at a time, once daily, after supper or before going to bed.The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms except for preanesthetic medication. Strictly follow the instructions in any case. •If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time. •If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult wit
Contraindication
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include rash, itch, constipation, diarrhea, hallucination, dizziness and headache. 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.
breathing difficulty, facial pallor, dizziness [shock]
general malaise, throat pain, nasal and gum bleeding [aplastic anemia, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia]
high fever, redness in wide range of skin, conjunctival hyperemia [toxic epidermal necrolysis, oculomucocutaneous syndrome]
general malaise, loss of appetite, yellowing in skin and white of eyes [hepatic dysfunction, jaundice]
muscle pain, muscle weakness, brown urine [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.