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Pruofen Soft Capsule

OTC medicationSoft capsule경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Ibuprofen›400mg / 1 capsuleThiamine Hydrochloride›4mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
영풍제약(주)
Appearance
Red transparent soft capsule containing a colorless to reddish transparent content
Packaging
10 pieces per box
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201906528 · Notified 2019.09.18

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.09.18. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of pain (such as headache, toothache) and fever suppression effect
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Individuals aged 15 years and older: 1 capsule at a time, taken 3 times a day, avoiding on an empty stomach. The dosing interval should be more than 4 hours.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
영풍제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of pain (such as headache, toothache) and fever suppression effect

  • Headache
  • toothache
  • post-extraction pain
  • sore throat
  • ear pain
  • joint pain
  • neuralgia
  • low back pain
  • muscle pain
  • shoulder pain
  • contusion pain
  • fracture pain
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This medication is effective for alleviating various types of pain such as headache, toothache, muscle pain, neuralgia, and joint pain, and is particularly used to relieve numerous types of pain, such as menstrual pain or pain after tooth extraction. Additionally, it aids in reducing body temperature and alleviating fever in situations accompanied by chills and fever. Therefore, this drug is suitable for patients who need both pain relief and antipyretic effects, and is used to reduce discomfort in daily life and improve health.

How to take

Adult dose

Individuals aged 15 years and older: 1 capsule at a time, taken 3 times a day, avoiding on an empty stomach. The dosing interval should be more than 4 hours.

Precautions

This medication may cause gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily; thus, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors should avoid high doses of this medication or consider its use cautiously. Those who have had allergic reactions to this medicine or have a history of asthma should not take it, nor should infants under 3 months of age. It is safest not to take this medicine with other analgesics, cold medicines, or sedatives. Infants or children infected with chickenpox or influenza, individuals with allergic tendencies, or those with liver, kidney, or thyroid diseases, elderly persons, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers should consult a specialist before taking this medication. If any symptoms such as rash, itching, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, or swelling occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a specialist. Serious allergic reactions or skin abnormalities may occur, so discontinue use immediately if such symptoms develop. Children under 2 years of age should not take this medication without a doctor's supervision. After the 20th week of pregnancy, it may affect fetal kidney function, so it should only be used at the minimum dose for a short duration when absolutely necessary, and use should be avoided after week 30. When taking, follow the prescribed method and dosage carefully, do not use for long periods, and avoid alcohol during treatment. Store out of reach of children in a cool place, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture, and it is best not to transfer to another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, difficulty breathing → severe allergic reaction
  • Severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, shedding skin, pain of mucous membranes in mouth/eyes → severe skin abnormal reaction
  • Asthma
  • Eosinophilia and systemic symptoms drug reaction (DRESS syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome)
  • Severe swelling or urinary abnormalities

Mild side effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • constipation
  • abdominal pain
  • discomfort in the upper abdomen
  • dizziness
  • swelling
  • rash
  • redness (hyperemia)
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  • itching

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help keep the medication effective and safe for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Red transparent soft capsule containing a colorless to reddish transparent content

Package unit

10 pieces per box

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.