Theraflu Daytime Dry Syrup

Adult dose

For teenagers and adults aged 12 and over: Take 1 packet every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 packets in 24 hours. Dissolve 1 packet in about 250 mL of hot water (not boiling) and take within 10-15 minutes.

Child dose

Not for use in children under 12 years of age.

This medication may put stress on the liver, so people who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. The acetaminophen contained in this medication can rarely cause serious skin reactions, so if a rash or allergic symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately. Caution is advised when taking this medication with other products containing acetaminophen, as this may worsen liver damage. During use, drowsiness, dizziness, and visual disturbances may occur, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery. Individuals with certain conditions, those with allergies, pregnant or nursing women, and children under 12 years of age should not take this medication or should consult a healthcare professional before use. There may be interactions with other medications, especially those containing acetaminophen, antidepressants, or antihypertensives, so caution is advised in such cases. If symptoms worsen or if fever, cough, or skin abnormalities persist, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. In case of overdose, liver damage, kidney failure, and heart problems may occur, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage, and if an overdose is suspected, visit a medical facility immediately. Store this medication out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry place, safely out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever along with severe rashes, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, asthma attacks, breathing difficulty accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• visual disturbances
• cognitive and psychomotor impairment
• dryness of the mouth or throat
• fatigue
• headache
• insomnia
• irritability
• nervousness

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other products containing acetaminophen. Caution is advised when using MAO inhibitors (such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, Parkinson's drugs), expectorants, other cold medications, antipyretics and analgesics, sedatives, antihistamines, other sympathomimetic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, antihypertensives (such as vasodilators, beta blockers, debrisoquin, guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa), barbiturates, and metoclopramide.

This medication should be stored in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius, in an airtight container to ensure lasting effectiveness.

Appearance

A dry syrup containing particles that is a white to pale yellow powder with a lemon scent

Package unit

6 packets/box, 10 packets/box