Methionine hard capsules 250mg Mekophar to treat paracetamol overdose (100 tablets)

Dosage form Box of 100 capsules
Specifications Methionin

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Methionin	250mg

Uses

Indications

Methionine 250mg is indicated in the following cases:

Overdose treatment paracetamol without acetylcysteine. To nourish the body.

Methionine enhances glutathione synthesis and is used instead of acetylcysteine in the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent liver damage. Methionine is also used by oral to reduce urine pH.

pharmacokinetic pharmacokinetics

methionine is metabolized in the liver.

Before taking Methionine hard capsules 250mg Mekophar to treat paracetamol overdose (100 tablets)

How to use

Methionine 250mg oral methion.

Dosage

Paracetamol overdose treatment:

Usual dose: Take 4 doses, each dose 2.5g, sp is 4 hours apart.

Children under 6 years of age: can use 4 doses, 1g dose each, used 4 hours apart.

It is necessary to conduct treatment within 10 - 12 hours from the overdose. The treatment depends on the concentration of paracetamol in plasma.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose?

No information.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using methionine 250mg , you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Nausea, vomiting, sleep, easily stimulated.

Causes metabolic acidosis and hyper nitrogen in people with renal function.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

Notify the doctor with unwanted effects when using the drug.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Methionine 250mg contraindicated in the following cases:

Sensitive to the drug ingredient.

Patients with acidosis.

Severe liver damage.

Be cautious when using

In patients who have liver failure/liver damage, methionine can worsen the liver brain disease. Should be cautious when using methionine for people with severe liver disease.

Do not use methionine to treat paracetamol poisoning if it is more than 12 hours from the time of overdose.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

Precautions when used for train drivers or operating machines due to drugs can cause drowsiness.

Pregnancy

Because there is no data, be cautious when used for pregnant women.

Breastfeeding period

Because there is no data, be cautious when used for breastfeeding women.

Drug interaction

methionine can reduce the effect of Levodopa. High -dose methionine should be avoided in patients being treated with levodopa.

methionine can be adsorbed by activated carbon, the oral methionine treatment effect can be reduced if used with activated carbon.

Storage

In a dry place, avoid light, the temperature does not exceed 30 ° C.

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