Medication info

Cynos Tablet

Prescription medicationTablet경구Approval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Cetirizine Hydrochloride›5mg / 1 tabletPseudoephedrine Hydrochloride›120mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)넥스팜코리아
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 200600719 · Notified 2006.02.20

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.03.27. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (nasal congestion, sneezing, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Children aged 12 years and older and adults take 1 tablet 2 times a day (morning and evening) regardless of meals. Do not chew or crush; swallow whole. Patients with impaired renal function or hepatic function take 1 tablet once a day.
Child dose
Children aged 12 years and older take 1 tablet 2 times a day (morning and evening) regardless of meals. Do not chew or crush; swallow whole.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)넥스팜코리아

Efficacy & effects

Relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (nasal congestion, sneezing, etc.)

  • Nasal congestion
  • sneezing
  • runny nose
  • itching of the eyes and nose
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This medicine helps relieve nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itching of the eyes and nose caused by seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Patients can improve these symptoms to reduce discomfort in daily life. Therefore, it is used to effectively treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Children aged 12 years and older and adults take 1 tablet 2 times a day (morning and evening) regardless of meals. Do not chew or crush; swallow whole. Patients with impaired renal function or hepatic function take 1 tablet once a day.

Child dose

Children aged 12 years and older take 1 tablet 2 times a day (morning and evening) regardless of meals. Do not chew or crush; swallow whole.

Precautions

This medication contains pseudoephedrine, which can rarely cause serious skin reactions such as acute general pustular eruption, so symptoms such as skin rash or fever should be carefully monitored during use. Patients with allergies to this drug or to ephedrine, piperazine or severe hypertension, coronary artery disease should not take this medication. In addition, caution is needed when taking this medication with specific drugs such as MAO inhibitors or β2-agonists due to an increased risk of side effects from interactions. Care should be taken when driving or operating dangerous machinery due to the components of this medication, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid it as its components may be excreted in breast milk. Patients with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, heart disease, or renal or liver dysfunction should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as dry mouth, headache, insomnia, dizziness, or heart palpitations occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, symptoms such as irregular heartbeat or central nervous system abnormalities may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Acute generalized pustular eruption (AGEP), fever, erythema, multiple small pustules, skin reactions, angioedema, anaphylactic shock, respiratory distress, seizures, severe skin reactions, severe allergic reactions, severe swelling or urination disorders, severe skin reactions, respiratory problems

Mild side effects

  • Dry mouth
  • headache
  • insomnia
  • lethargy
  • tachycardia
  • irritability
  • dizziness
  • vertigo
  • nausea
  • fear
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  • excitement
  • anxiety
  • tremors
  • hallucinations
  • central nervous system depression
  • hypotension
  • hypertension
  • arrhythmia
  • sedation
  • apnea
  • unconsciousness
  • cyanosis
  • cardiovascular collapse
  • erectile dysfunction
  • dysregulation
  • blurred vision
  • eye pain
  • visual impairment
  • photophobia
  • pupil dilation

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

Storage

This medication can be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to safely preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle

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