Gigm Tang Nose Liquid

Adult dose

Typically, adults (15 years and older) should take 1 pouch (100ml) three times a day, 30 minutes after meals. If necessary, it may be taken at bedtime, with an interval of 4 hours between doses.

This medication can affect the liver, so individuals who regularly drink more than three glasses of alcohol a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If severe skin rashes or blisters occur while taking this medication, stop using it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Caution is needed to avoid exceeding the maximum daily dosage due to the acetaminophen component of this medication, and it should not be taken with other acetaminophen-containing medications. Additionally, due to the included pseudoephedrine component, severe skin adverse reactions may rarely occur, so if fever or skin symptoms arise, stop taking the medication and consult a healthcare professional. Persons with a history of allergy to this medication or its components, individuals who have experienced asthma from this medication previously, infants under 3 months old, and those taking specific antidepressants or psychiatric medications should not use this medication. It is safe not to take other cold medications, antipyretics, sedatives, or antihistamines while using this medication. Especially, children, individuals with liver or kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and pregnant or nursing women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. If unusual symptoms such as rashes, vomiting, dizziness, or difficulty breathing occur after taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and inform a healthcare provider. Children under the age of 2 should generally not use this medication unless it is deemed necessary by a doctor. This medication should be used according to the prescribed dosage and duration, should not be used for extended periods, and should be taken with caution to avoid alcohol consumption while being aware that drowsiness may occur, hence avoiding driving or operating machinery. Additionally, caution is needed when taking this medication along with specific diuretics or preparations containing licorice as it may cause side effects such as muscle weakness. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place, and it is advised not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness (anaphylaxis), severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin shedding, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, liver abnormalities (jaundice), extreme lethargy, interstitial pneumonia (cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fever), significantly reduced urine output, severe systemic edema

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• edema
• difficulty urinating
• thirst
• dizziness
• anxiety
• tremors

Drug interactions

Do not take with cough suppressants, expectorants, other cold medications, antipyretics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Medications for diabetes, gout, arthritis, anticoagulants, steroids, barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, potassium-containing preparations, preparations containing licorice, glycyrrhizin or its salts, loop diuretics (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), thiazide diuretics (trichlormethiazide)

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A pouch containing a dark brown liquid.

Package unit

10 pouches/box [(100 milliliters/pouch x 10)]