Kosh Tablets (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and individuals over 12 years take 30 to 60 mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride once, 3 to 4 times per day. The maximum daily dosage is 240 mg. The total daily dosage should not exceed 4 doses, with at least 4 hours between doses. Adjust the dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 11 years take 30 mg of this medication once, 3 to 4 times per day. The total daily dosage should not exceed 4 doses, with at least 4 hours between doses.

This medication may cause serious skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis during use. If symptoms such as fever, red spots, or small blisters occur on the skin, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with certain medical conditions should not take this medication. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, or have cardiovascular diseases, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, severe renal impairment, or angle-closure glaucoma should not take it. Additionally, special caution is required for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, the elderly, and patients with impaired liver or kidney function, as side effects may be more severe in these patients. Symptoms such as rapid or irregular heartbeats, headache, dizziness, anxiety, and insomnia may occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as dyspepsia, constipation, and nausea may also arise, so caution is advised. If symptoms do not improve after 7 days of use or if a high fever develops, discontinue use and consult a doctor. Furthermore, this medication can interact with other sympathomimetics, certain anesthetics, and antihypertensive drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the safety of this medication is not fully established; therefore, it should be used cautiously when necessary, and breastfeeding should be avoided or discontinued if possible while taking this medication. Finally, children under 2 years of age should use this medication under a doctor's direction, and the elderly should be particularly careful as the risk of side effects is higher.

Serious side effects

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), fever, erythema, multiple small pustules, severe skin reactions, severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision impairment

Mild side effects

Palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmia, pallor, cardiovascular collapse with hypotension, migraine, headache, dizziness, anxiety, tension, weakness, fatigue, insomnia, hallucinations, seizures, central nervous system stimulation or depression, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, constipation, nausea, dyspepsia, ischemic colitis, rash, urinary retention, cross-reactivity, angle-closure glaucoma, thirst, sweating, restlessness, sleep disturbances

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly closed container protected from light. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle, for export - 100 tablets/PTPX[10 tablets/PTPX10]