Pfizer Ben C Plus Capsule

Adult dose

Children over 15 years and adults: 2 capsules per dose, 3 times a day, taken 30 minutes after meals

Child dose

Children over 7 years to under 15 years: 1 capsule per dose, 3 times a day, taken 30 minutes after meals

This medication can put stress on the liver, so those who drink more than three cups of alcohol daily must consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Due to the ingredients in this medication, severe allergic reactions may rarely occur, such as serious skin rashes or blisters and difficulty in breathing. If any skin abnormalities occur after taking the medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. It contains acetaminophen, so be careful not to exceed the recommended daily dose, and do not take it with other medications containing acetaminophen. Individuals with allergies to this medication or a history of asthma, infants under 3 months old, or those taking certain antidepressants should not use it. It is safe not to take cough medicines, other cold medications, sedatives, or antihistamines during use. Children with chickenpox or influenza, those with allergic conditions, liver or kidney diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult a professional before taking this medication. If abnormal symptoms such as rash, vomiting, dizziness, or shortness of breath occur during use, discontinue taking it immediately and consult medical staff. Children under 2 years old should not take this medication except in special cases, and adult supervision is required during use. Adhere to the prescribed dosage and frequency, avoid long-term use, and refrain from alcohol during treatment. This medication can cause drowsiness, so caution is advised while driving or operating machinery. Consult a professional about the risk of side effects when taking this medication with certain drugs. Store this medication out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place away from humidity. Additionally, it is important to not transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, edema (severe swelling), chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, difficulty breathing → severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes → severe skin adverse reaction
• Respiratory issues with asthma, cough + fever present, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing → respiratory problems
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue → liver problems (jaundice)
• Severe headache.

Mild side effects

Rash, erythema (redness), itching, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, edema (swelling), difficulty urinating, persistent or severe dryness, dizziness, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA)

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with expectorants, other cold medications, antipyretics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Consult your doctor or pharmacist when taking it with diabetes medications, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, steroids, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

This medication is a hard capsule filled with yellow granules, with a dark pink upper part and a light yellow lower part.

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP