Fituben Q Soft Capsule

Adult dosage

Ages 15 and older: 2 capsules three times a day, taken 30 minutes after meals

Children's dosage

Ages 7 to under 15: 1 capsule three times a day, taken 30 minutes after meals

This medication can put a strain on the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking it. Due to the presence of acetaminophen, there is a risk of liver damage, so care should be taken not to exceed a daily dosage of 4,000mg, and it should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen. If any abnormal symptoms such as rash, itching, or redness appear while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Additionally, due to the pseudoephedrine component, serious skin reactions can occur infrequently, so if fever, erythema, or small blisters appear, discontinue use and consult an expert. This medication should not be used by individuals with specific diseases or those taking certain medications, particularly those with severe hypertension, kidney disease, infants, and those taking MAO inhibitors; consultation with a professional is necessary prior to use. It is safe not to take this medication together with cough medications, other cold medicines, antipyretics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Children, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, the elderly, or those with liver, kidney, or heart diseases should consult their doctor or pharmacist thoroughly before using this medication. If serious symptoms such as rash, vomiting, dizziness, or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately and visit a healthcare facility. This medication should not be used in children under the age of 2, and if needed, should be taken under the direction of a physician. Follow the prescribed usage and dosage and avoid long-term use and alcohol consumption. Additionally, as drowsiness may occur, caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight and moisture, kept in a cool place in a tightly sealed container, and not transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling of the skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, coma

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness (congestion and redness)
• itching
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• swelling
• difficulty urinating
• thirst

Drug interactions

Do not take together with oral medications containing cough suppressants, other cold medicines, antipyretics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Do not take this medication if you are currently on MAO inhibitors or have stopped taking them within the past two weeks. Consult your doctor or pharmacist when taking this medication with diabetes medications, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, steroids, barbiturate drugs, or tricyclic antidepressants.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at temperatures between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Red transparent oval soft capsule containing colorless to reddish transparent contents

Package unit

10 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*1)