Rinoestina Extended-release Capsules

Adult dose

Adults: 1 capsule once a day. In severe cases, 1 capsule may be administered twice a day.

Child dose

Adolescents aged 12 years and older: 1 capsule once a day.

This medication contains pseudoephedrine, which can cause severe skin reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, so it is important to monitor skin condition closely while taking it. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or have certain diseases, such as angle-closure glaucoma, severe hypertension, or hyperthyroidism, should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function, children under 12 years of age, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid using this medication. This medication is not suitable for patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance. Patients with glaucoma, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, prostate hypertrophy, liver dysfunction, or those taking specific medications should use this medication cautiously, particularly those over 60 years of age. Taking this medication can cause side effects such as palpitations, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and rash, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Especially due to the pseudoephedrine component, symptoms like dry mouth, insomnia, and dizziness may occur, and in severe cases, neurological symptoms or vascular symptoms may arise. When driving or operating dangerous machinery, it is essential to check one's condition carefully after taking this medication. Additionally, this medication may interact with other antihistamines or specific antibiotics and antifungals, so it is crucial to inform a physician about any other medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medication cautiously only when necessary, and it is advised to discontinue breastfeeding. In case of overdose, emergency treatment, including gastrointestinal lavage and monitoring heart status, is necessary, so medical assistance should be sought immediately. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), fever, erythema, severe skin reactions with multiple small pustules, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, anaphylactic shock, bradycardia, tachycardia, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances.

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• nervousness
• numbness
• weakness
• depression
• excitement
• fatigue
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting

This medicine should be stored in an airtight container and kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

This medicine comes in red hard capsules containing white to grayish-white round granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle