Methionine coated tablets of 250 mg, 50 pcs

Methionine is an antidote.Indications for useTreatment and prevention of diseases and toxic lesions of the liver: toxic hepatitis, alcoholic hepatopathy, liver cirrhosis, poisoning with arsenic, chloroform, benzene and hepatotoxic substances.It is the basis of combined therapy for chronic alcoholism, diabetes, for the treatment of dystrophy that develops due to protein deficiency after dysentery and infectious diseases, atherosclerosis, severe surgical operations, burns.Compositionactive substance: 1 tablet contains DL-methionine 250 mg;excipients: potato starch, colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide, calcium stearate, polysorbate;shell: sugar, light magnesium carbonate, povidone, colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide (E 171), Ponceau 4R dye (E 124), yellow wax, light mineral oil.ContraindicationAcute viral hepatitis, hepatic encephalopathy, severe liver failure, hypersensitivity to the drug.Adverse reactionsFrom the side of the immune system: allergic reactions.From the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting.Method of applicationAdults are prescribed 500-1500 mg 3-4 times a day.Single doses for children: at the age of 3-6 years – 250 mg, at the age of 7 years – 500 mg.Frequency of reception – 3-4 times a day.The medicine should be used 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals.The course of treatment is 10-30 days or 10 days with 10-day breaks between these courses.Features of applicationIn acute and chronic renal failure, caution should be exercised due to the risk of hyperazotemia. Unbalanced use of methionine in large doses can lead to liver cell damage.Because of the unpleasant smell, children should take medicine with sweet syrup, jelly.The medicinal product contains sugar, which should be taken into account by patients with diabetes.Use during pregnancy or breastfeedingDuring pregnancy or breastfeeding, the use of the drug is possible only if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus/child.ChildrenThis medicinal form should not be used by children under 3 years of age.The ability to influence the speed of reaction when driving vehicles or other mechanismsThere are no data.OverdoseSymptoms: arterial hypotension, tachycardia, disorientation are possible.Treatment: gastric lavage, appointment of activated charcoal, symptomatic therapy.Interaction with other medicinal products and other types of interactionsThe use of methionine in a balanced ratio with other amino acids prevents its toxic effect.Storage conditionsStore in the original packaging at a temperature not higher than 25 ºС.Keep out of the reach of children.