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Berberine Hydrochloride Tablets

Function and Efficacy

This product is a major alkaloid contained in the rhizome of the plant Coptis chinensis of the Ranunculaceae family. It can be extracted from Coptis chinensis, Phellodendron chinense or Tripterygium wilfordii, or it can be synthesized artificially. This product has only a weak antibacterial effect on bacteria, but is effective against intestinal infections caused by Shigella dysenteriae and Escherichia coli.

Ingredients

Each tablet of this product contains 0.1g of berberine hydrochloride as the main ingredient, and the auxiliary materials are starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, micro-powder silica gel, magnesium stearate, sucrose, talcum powder, dextrin, pigment, and tartrazine. Chemical name: berberine hydrochloride Molecular formula: C20H18C1NO4 Molecular weight: 371.82

Name Description Content CAS NO. Manufacturer
Berberine hydrochlorideIngredients

Effective for intestinal infections caused by Shigella dysenteriae and Escherichia coli

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633-65-8 46

Appearance

This product is a yellow tablet.

Indication

Used to treat intestinal infections and diarrhea.

Usage and Dosage

Oral administration, Adults: 4-12 tablets (0.025g each), 3 times a day; Children's dosage is shown in the following table: Age (years) Weight (kg) Single dosage (tablets) Frequency 1-3 10-15 2-4 4-6 16-21 4 3 times a day 7-9 22-27 4-6 10-12 28-32 6-8

Adverse Reactions

Oral adverse reactions are rare, occasionally including nausea, vomiting, rash and drug fever, which disappear after stopping the drug.

Precautions

It is contraindicated in patients with hemolytic anemia and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Children must use under adult supervision. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Use with caution during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

1. When Chinese medicine containing tannin is used together with this product, since tannin is an alkaloid precipitant, the two combine to form insoluble tannate precipitation, which reduces the efficacy. 2. If used with other drugs at the same time, drug interactions may occur. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist for details.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in sealed container.

Packaging Specification

0.1g

Validity Period

36 months.

Manufacturer

Hefei Lifeon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2002-07-16
  • Address:

    Cube Factory, No. 669, Changjiang West Road, Hefei, Anhui Province
  • Tax NO.:

    91340100740870052B
  • Registered Funds:

    191.2605 million yuan
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