Methyluracil (methyluracilum) tablets 500 mg №10

Description

Methyluracil composition
active substance: methyluracilum;
1 tablet contains methyluracil 500 mg (0.5 g);
Excipients: potato starch, povidone (low molecular weight medical polyvinylpyrrolidone), stearic acid.

Dosage form
Tablets.

Pharmacological properties
This pharmaceutical preparation Methyluracil belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The main active ingredient is methyluracil, a pyramidine derivative.
In particular, methyluracil is able to accelerate cell regeneration, stimulate the protection of cells and tissues, produces an anti-inflammatory effect, and also has an immunostimulating effect.
Able to stimulate the synthesis of nucleic acids (high molecular weight organic compound – biopolymer), normalizing their metabolism.
As a result, the regeneration processes are accelerated. It also applies to the rapidly proliferating cells of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, stomach, duodenum 12.
It has an erythropoietic and leukopoietic effect, produces a moderate anti-inflammatory effect. It has a positive effect on the immune system, incl. its humoral and cellular components.

Indications
This drug, Methyluracil, is used to treat various diseases.
In particular, when treating:

• mild leukopenia;
• agranulocytic angina;
• alimentary toxic aleukia, anemia, thrombocytopenia;
• intoxication with benzene, as well as during convalescence in patients with severe infections;
• ulcers of the stomach and duodenal ulcer;
• long-term healing wounds, burns, bone fractures.

Contraindications
The drug in question is contraindicated for use in cases where the patient has severe hypersensitivity (allergy) to the main or one of the auxiliary components.
Also contraindicated for:

• acute and chronic forms of leukemia;
• lymphogranulomatosis;
• malignant diseases of the bone marrow.

Children
It is not used in pediatric practice until the age of 3 years.

Application during pregnancy and lactation
This drug should not be used in the treatment of pregnant women, since there is no clinical experience and it is not known how dangerous its use is, both for the woman and the fetus.
If it is necessary to take the drug during breastfeeding, it is advisable to interrupt lactation.

Method of administration and dosage
Methyluracil is administered orally by swallowing whole. The drug should be taken with plenty of water.
Preferably taken with or after meals. Adults usually take 500 mg 4 times a day (up to 6 times a day if necessary).
The duration of the course of treatment is up to 30 days.
Children’s dosages:

• from 3 to 8 years old – 250 mg (½ tablet) 3 times a day;
• from 8 to 16 years old – 250 – 500 mg 3 times a day.

The duration of the course of treatment is up to 30 days.

Overdose
Overdose can cause increased side effects.
In case of an accidental overdose, its use should be discontinued, as well as the stomach should be rinsed, a saline laxative, enterosorbents should be taken.

Side effects
The drug is usually well tolerated.
In some cases, hypersensitivity reactions are possible, such as:

• headache;
• dizziness;
• heartburn, allergic reactions, urticaria, itching.

If side effects appear, the use of the drug should be suspended or the dose used should be reduced.

Storage conditions and periods
Expiration date – up to 5 years from the production date indicated on the package.
Storage temperature should not exceed 25 ° C.