Summary
- Main use
- Treatment of allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, and rhinitis associated with the common cold
- Who takes it
- Adults · Children
- Adult dose
- Adults: 1 capsule once daily; in severe cases, administer 1 capsule twice daily. Continue treatment only while symptoms are severe. In general, do not continue for more than 10 days for vasomotor or allergic rhinitis, or more than 3 days for rhinitis associated with the common cold, unless instructed by a doctor.
- Child dose
- Adolescents aged 12 years and older: 1 capsule once daily
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- (Co., Ltd.) Boehringer
Efficacy & effects
Treatment of allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, and rhinitis associated with the common cold
- Symptoms related to vasomotor rhinitis
- allergic rhinitis
- and cold-induced rhinitis
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This medicine is used to treat symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and rhinitis due to cold. It helps relieve unpleasant symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose, assisting in daily life. Therefore, it is effective for improving symptoms caused by rhinitis.
How to take
Adult dose
Adults: 1 capsule once daily; in severe cases, administer 1 capsule twice daily. Continue treatment only while symptoms are severe. In general, do not continue for more than 10 days for vasomotor or allergic rhinitis, or more than 3 days for rhinitis associated with the common cold, unless instructed by a doctor.
Child dose
Adolescents aged 12 years and older: 1 capsule once daily
Precautions
This medication contains pseudoephedrine, which may cause serious skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis. If fever, skin rash, or small blisters appear while taking it, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Those who are allergic to the main ingredient or excipients of this medicine should not take it. Furthermore, patients with certain conditions, such as glaucoma, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, severe liver impairment, severe kidney disease, children under 12 years old, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should not use this medication. Patients with a history of glaucoma, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, prostatic hyperplasia, or liver disease should use caution when taking this medication. Especially, diabetic patients need to be more careful due to the sugar content in this drug. This medication may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so caution is needed while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Due to the pseudoephedrine ingredient, symptoms of ischemic colitis, such as acute abdominal pain or rectal bleeding, may occur; if these symptoms arise, stop taking it immediately and consult a specialist. Additionally, if severe headaches, nausea, confusion, seizures, or visual disturbances occur, stop taking the drug immediately and seek medical attention. This medication may enhance the effects when taken with other antihistamines and may interact with certain antifungals, antibiotics, and blood pressure medications, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant should use this medication cautiously, as its safety has not been established, and breastfeeding should be discontinued while taking this drug. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal lavage and careful monitoring of vital signs, including heart condition, are needed, and emergency treatment should be sought immediately. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safer and better for quality maintenance not to transfer it to other containers.
Side effects
Acute generalized pustular exanthema, fever, erythema, multiple small pustules, palpitations, drowsiness, irritability, numbness, weakness, depression, excitement, fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, thirst, epigastric discomfort, reduced oral moisture, glossitis, diarrhea, constipation, elevated AST/ALT, elevated LDH, elevated Al-P, rash, edema, mild weight gain, eosinophilia, chest tightness, elevated BUN, diabetes, dry mouth, hypersensitivity, insomnia, dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, coldness, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, anaphylactic shock
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius (33.8 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Proper storage will maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
A hard capsule with red upper and lower parts, and the contents are spherical granules that are white and whitish.
Package unit
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Questions about this medicine
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