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Green Cold Shot S Syrup

OTC medicationSyrup경구
Ingredient · strength
Chlorpheniramine Maleate›12.5mg / 100mLAcetaminophen›1000mg / 100mLDL-Methylephedrine Hydrochloride›125mg / 100mLDextromethorphan Hydrobromide Hydrate›75mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
(주)녹십자
Appearance
Colorless syrup with a strawberry flavor in a brown glass bottle
Packaging
90mL/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200502775 · Notified 2005.10.12

Summary

Main use
Relief of cold symptoms (runny nose, nasal congestion, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Ages 15 and older take 15ml once, 3-4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed. The usual dosing interval is more than 4 hours.
Child dose
Ages 11 and older - for ages 11 to under 15, take 10ml once, 3-4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed. Ages 7 and older - for ages 7 to under 11, take 7.5ml once, 3-4 times a day,

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)녹십자

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cold symptoms (runny nose, nasal congestion, etc.)

  • Runny nose
  • nasal congestion
  • sneezing
  • sore throat
  • cough
  • phlegm
  • chills
  • fever
  • headache
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
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This medication is used to relieve various symptoms of the common cold. It is effective for respiratory symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and phlegm. It also helps alleviate systemic symptoms such as chills, fever, headache, joint pain, and muscle pain. By improving multiple uncomfortable symptoms simultaneously, it aids in the recovery of the patient.

How to take

Adult dose

Ages 15 and older take 15ml once, 3-4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed. The usual dosing interval is more than 4 hours.

Child dose

Ages 11 and older - for ages 11 to under 15, take 10ml once, 3-4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed. Ages 7 and older - for ages 7 to under 11, take 7.5ml once, 3-4 times a day,

Precautions

This medication may strain the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks daily should consult a physician or pharmacist before use. Due to the ingredients in this medication, serious skin reactions can rarely occur, so if rash or itching occurs, stop using it immediately and consult a specialist. Care should be taken not to exceed the maximum daily dosage of this medication's ingredients, and using it with other medications may increase the risk of liver damage. Individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients, or who have had asthma attacks, as well as infants under 3 months old, should not take this medication. Those currently taking or who have recently discontinued certain antidepressants or psychiatric medications should not take this medication. While taking this medication, it is advisable not to use other cold medicines, antipyretics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Children, especially those under 2 years old, should receive a doctor's evaluation before using this medication. If symptoms such as rash, vomiting, dizziness, difficulty breathing, or severe allergic reactions occur after taking this medication, stop using it immediately and consult a physician or pharmacist. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed methods and dosages, and long-term use is not recommended. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication and be cautious of drowsiness; refrain from driving or operating machinery. Consult a specialist before taking this medication together with certain antibiotics or other drugs, as adverse effects may occur.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, asthma, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver dysfunction (jaundice of skin or eyes, systemic lethargy), interstitial pneumonia (cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fever)

Mild side effects

  • Rash/redness
  • itching
  • nausea/vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • constipation
  • difficulty urinating
  • dry mouth
  • dizziness
  • anxiety
  • tremors
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  • insomnia
  • drowsiness
  • fatigue
  • glutamic acid acidosis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen, MAO inhibitors (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anti-Parkinson medications, etc.), cough suppressants, expectorants, other cold medications, antipyretics, sedatives, and antihistamines. Patients taking barbiturates or tricyclic antidepressants should consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is essential to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication for an extended period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless syrup with a strawberry flavor in a brown glass bottle

Package unit

90mL/bottle

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