Product Overview
【Drug Name】
Generic Name: Cimetidine Capsules
Brand Name: Nanguo Cimetidine Capsules 0.2g*50 capsules
Pinyin: NanGuo XiZuoTiDingJiaoNang
【Main Ingredients】
Each capsule contains 0.2g of cimetidine. Excipients: Talc, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Magnesium Stearate. Chemical Name: -Methyl-N'-[2[[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]thio]ethyl]-N-cyanoguanidine Molecular Formula: C10H16N6S Molecular Weight: 252.34
【Indications/Main Functions】
Used to relieve stomach pain, heartburn, and acid reflux caused by excessive stomach acid.
【Specifications】
0.2g*50 capsules
【Dosage and Administration】
Oral administration. Adults: 1 capsule twice daily, not exceeding 4 times in 24 hours.
【Adverse Reactions】
1. Long-term use or increased dosage may cause: gynecomastia in men, galactorrhea, decreased libido, diarrhea, dizziness or headache, muscle spasms or myalgia, rash, hair loss, etc.
2. Occasional adverse reactions include:
① Mental confusion, more common in elderly or seriously ill patients, usually recovering within 48 hours after discontinuation;
② Sore throat and fever;
③ Unexplained bleeding or ecchymosis, and unusual fatigue and weakness;
④ Granulocytopenia or other abnormal blood counts, more common in patients with severe complications.
【Contraindications】
This product is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.
【Precautions】
1. This product should not be used continuously for more than 7 days. If symptoms do not improve, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
2. Children and elderly patients should use this product under the guidance of a physician.
3. Use with caution in the following situations: severe heart and respiratory diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, organic brain disease, and liver or kidney dysfunction.
4. If an overdose occurs or severe adverse reactions develop, seek medical attention immediately.
5. This product is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to it. Use with caution in individuals with allergic constitutions.
6. Do not use this product if its appearance changes.
7. Keep this product out of reach of children.
8. Children must use this product under adult supervision.
9. If you are currently using other medications, please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
【Drug Interactions】
1. If this product is used concurrently with antacids such as aluminum hydroxide or magnesium oxide, its absorption may be reduced; therefore, concurrent use is generally not recommended.
2. Concurrent use of this product with nitrazepam, diazepam, theophylline, propranolol, phenytoin sodium, or aspirin may increase the blood concentration of these drugs, enhance their effects, and cause adverse reactions or even toxic reactions. Therefore, this product should not be used concurrently with these medications.
3. Concomitant use of this product with aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin may cause respiratory depression or respiratory arrest.
4. Drug interactions may occur when used with other medications. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
【Pediatric Use】
No information available.
【Geriatric Use】
No information available.
【Use in Pregnant and Lactating Women】
Contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.
【Overdosage】
Not yet known.
【Pharmacology and Toxicology】
This product significantly inhibits basal gastric acid secretion throughout the day and night, and also inhibits gastric acid secretion induced by food, histamine, pentagastrin, caffeine, and insulin.
【Pharmacokinetics】
Not yet known.
【Storage】
Store in a sealed container.
【Shelf Life】
24 months
【Approval Number】
National Drug Approval Number H44023344
【Manufacturer】
Guangdong Nanguo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
