Epalrestat Tablets 50mg "JG" (エパルレスタット錠50mg「JG」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Epalrestat

Available from:

NIHON GENERIC CO.,LTD

INN (International Name):

Epalrestat

Pharmaceutical form:

white tablet, diameter: 6.7 mm, thickness: 3.6 mm

Product summary:

Print on wrapping: (face) エパルレスタット50「JG」, エパルレスタット50, JG F50, 50
(back) Epalrestat, 食前に服用, エパルレスタット50mg「JG」, 50

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
Internal
Published: 07/2012
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
EPALRESTAT TABLETS 50MG "JG"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Epalrestat
DOSAGE FORM:
white tablet, diameter: 6.7 mm, thickness: 3.6 mm
IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING:
(face) エパルレスタット 50「JG」, エパルレス
タット 50, JG F50, 50
(back) Epalrestat, 食前に服用, エパルレスタット
50mg「JG」, 50
EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine inhibits aldose reductase and suppresses sorbitol
accumulation in nerve to
improve peripheral neuropathy.
It is usually used to treat subjective symptoms, abnormal vibration
sense and abnormal heart
rate variability associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN 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
or foods.
・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 1 tablet (50 mg of the active
ingredient) at a time, 3 times a day
before meals. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or
symptoms. Strictly follow
the instructions.
・If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible