Comekina Capsule

Adult dose

Adults (15 years and older): 1 capsule three times a day after meals.

This medication contains pseudoephedrine, which can rarely cause serious skin allergic reactions, so if fever, rash, or small pustules develop, you should immediately stop taking the medication and consult a healthcare professional. This medication is contraindicated in some patients, including children under 15 years, pregnant women, nursing mothers, individuals with certain heart and kidney diseases, and those with thyroid function abnormalities. Additionally, it should not be used if you are currently taking or have recently stopped taking certain medications such as antidepressants or antipsychotics. It is also advisable not to take this medication with other oral medications for rhinitis or drugs containing antihistamines. If you have previously experienced drug allergies, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations, or any side effects, you must consult a healthcare professional before use. This medication contains certain dye components, so individuals allergic to these should exercise caution. If symptoms such as bleeding, vomiting, severe headache, rash, itching, or urination difficulties occur while taking this medication, immediately discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hallucinations, seizures, nervous irritability, dizziness, and insomnia may occur, so it is crucial to follow the prescribed dosage and usage. As drowsiness may occur, it is advised to avoid driving or operating machinery, and alcohol should also be avoided. Store this medication in a cool and dry place out of the reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and keeping it in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor → severe allergic reaction.
• Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), fever, erythema, multiple small pustules → serious skin adverse reaction.
• Decreased urine output, swelling of the face and hands, increased blood pressure → severe edema or urination abnormality.
• Sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusional state, vision changes, paralysis → serious.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• rash
• redness
• itching
• urination difficulties
• headache
• facial flushing

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with MAO inhibitors (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anti-Parkinson's agents, etc.), other oral medications for rhinitis, or oral medications containing antihistamines (cold medicines, cough expectorants, motion sickness drugs, allergy medications, etc.).

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep it at room temperature, maintaining a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with an upper orange color and a lower yellowish color, containing white or pale yellow granules.

Package unit

10C(PTP), 20C(10C/PTP x 2), 30C(10C/PTP x 3)