Centico Capsule

Adult dose

Take 1 capsule twice daily (morning and evening) regardless of meals. Do not chew or crush, swallow whole. Patients with impaired renal or liver function should take 1 capsule once daily.

Child dose

Children over 12 years old should take 1 capsule twice daily (morning and evening) regardless of meals. Do not chew or crush, swallow whole.

This medication contains pseudoephedrine, which may cause serious skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis; if fever, erythema, or numerous small pustules occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to this medication or to ephedrine or piperazine, patients with severe hypertension or heart disease, patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or patients with increased intraocular pressure or urinary retention. Caution is required for patients with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, arrhythmias, or impaired kidney or liver function, and those taking other central nervous system stimulants or certain antidepressants or heart medications should also be careful. This medication contains Yellow No. 4 dye, and patients who have allergic reactions to this component should definitely consult a doctor before use. Common side effects include dry mouth, headaches, insomnia, dizziness, and nausea, while serious symptoms such as anxiety, hallucinations, seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypotension may occur rarely. Also, allergic reactions such as skin rashes, angioedema, and anaphylactic shock may occur, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. Pseudoephedrine may cause ischemic colitis symptoms such as acute abdominal pain and rectal bleeding, and if sudden severe headaches, confusion, seizures, or visual disturbances occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Eye-related side effects may include blurred vision, pupil dilation, and glare, and in men, erectile dysfunction may occur as well. This medication can interact with other medications, so patients taking particularly monoamine oxidase inhibitors, antihypertensives, or digitalis preparations must inform their doctor before taking it. Safety during pregnancy has not been confirmed, and since this medication is excreted in breast milk, it is best not to take it while breastfeeding. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as cardiac irregularities, blood pressure changes, and central nervous system symptoms may occur, requiring immediate hospital treatment, and gastric lavage and symptomatic medication may be necessary. Caution is needed while driving or operating machinery as drowsiness or dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), fever, erythema, numerous small pustules like serious skin reactions, shortness of breath, angioedema, anaphylactic shock, sudden severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, visual disturbances, confusion, convulsions.

Mild side effects

• Dry mouth
• headache
• insomnia
• lethargy
• dizziness
• vertigo
• nausea
• apprehension
• excitement
• anxiety

This medication may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

A hard capsule with an upper light pink and lower grayish color containing white round granules.

Package unit

30 capsules per bottle, 500 capsules per bottle