Sukamin Tablets

Adult dose

Adults: 1 tablet per dose, three times a day, 30 minutes after meals. Ensure an interval of more than 4 hours between doses.

This medication may put a strain on the liver, so those who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. One of the ingredients, acetaminophen, can rarely cause serious skin reactions, so if you experience a rash or allergy symptoms, stop taking it immediately and consult a specialist. The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen should not exceed 4,000 mg, and taking this medication with other drugs containing acetaminophen should be avoided to prevent liver damage. The pseudoephedrine component can cause severe skin reactions, so if symptoms such as fever, red spots, or pustules occur, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. People with a history of hypersensitivity reactions or who have had a history of asthma, infants under 3 months old, those taking specific antidepressants or antipsychotic medications, patients with severe hypertension or kidney disease should not take this medication. During treatment with this medication, avoid taking other cold medicines, pain relievers, sedatives, or antihistamines to reduce the risk of drug interactions and side effects. Especially children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with liver, kidney, or heart diseases should consult a specialist before taking. Caution is also needed for those with gastrointestinal issues or allergic tendencies. If you experience any unusual symptoms such as rash, vomiting, dizziness, or shortness of breath during treatment, stop taking it immediately and consult healthcare personnel. This medication should not be administered to children under 2 years of age except in special cases, and care should be taken to avoid prolonged use or exceeding the prescribed dose. Avoid alcohol during administration, and if taken with certain medications, the risk of side effects may increase, so follow specialist's instructions. Store this medication in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, and keep it in the original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor → severe allergic reaction
• Severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eyes → severe skin adverse reaction
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever → respiratory problems
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy → liver issues (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe

Mild side effects

Rash, redness, itching, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, swelling, dizziness, anxiety, tremor, insomnia, high-anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA)

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with expectorants, other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Also, do not take if you are currently taking MAO inhibitors (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anti-Parkinson drugs, etc.) or have stopped within the last 2 weeks. Taking it with diabetes medications, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, steroid medications, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants may cause interactions.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

60 tablets/bottle