Acofide (acotiamide) is used for functional dyspepsia. The timing of administration and management of missed doses directly affect efficacy and safety, and must be followed properly.

1. Key points for pre-meal administration

1. Timing of administration

It should be taken before meals, usually once before each of the three meals.

Pre-meal administration helps the drug promote gastric emptying and improve gastric motility during food intake.

2. Method of administration

Take with a sufficient amount of warm water, swallow the tablet whole, and do not chew it.

Follow the prescribed number of daily doses and keep a regular schedule.

3. Precautions

If a pre-meal dose is forgotten, do not arbitrarily take double the dose after the meal.

If obvious discomfort occurs during treatment, inform the doctor promptly.

2. Recommendations for missed doses

1. When there is a long time before the next dose

Take one regular dose as soon as possible.

After the make-up dose, continue taking the drug according to the original schedule without changing the timing of subsequent doses.

2. When the next dose is approaching

Skip the missed dose and take the next regular dose at the original time.

Do not take double the dose at one time to make up for a missed dose.

3. Frequent missed doses

Reorganize medication reminders to avoid affecting efficacy.

If long-term adherence is poor, communicate with the doctor to adjust the regimen.

3. Recommendations for dose adjustment

1. Regular dose

Take the regular dose prescribed by the doctor and do not increase or decrease it on your own.

Dose adjustment must be decided by the doctor based on efficacy and tolerability.

2. When adverse reactions occur

If discomfort such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, or nausea occurs, report it to the doctor promptly.

The doctor will assess whether dose reduction, interruption, or discontinuation is needed; patients must not adjust on their own.

3. Special populations

For elderly patients and those with hepatic or renal impairment, the doctor must assess whether dose adjustment is needed.

When used with other drugs, inform the doctor of all medications to avoid interactions.

4. Principles of discontinuation

Discontinuation or switching of medication must follow the doctor's instructions; do not stop the drug suddenly on your own.

During treatment, attend regular follow-up visits so the doctor can assess efficacy and adjust the regimen.