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Colbron A Syrup

OTC medicationSyrupExpired
Ingredient · strength
Acetylcysteine›2000mg / 1 packetChlorpheniramine Maleate›40mg / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
동국제약(주)
Appearance
Colorless or pale yellow syrup with a strawberry flavor in an aluminum foil pouch
Packaging
Pouch - 15 milliliters/pouch [15mL/pouch * 100 pouches], Pouch - 10 milliliters/pouch [10mL/pouch * 100 pouches]
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202004939 · Notified 2020.07.08 · Insurance code 653404691,653404701

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.07.08. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of acute and chronic respiratory disease symptoms (cough, phlegm) and pediatric cold symptoms
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
10 ml per dose, typically 3 times a day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.
Children's dosage
Pediatric (3 to 12 years): Take 5 ml per dose, typically 3 times a day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
동국제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of acute and chronic respiratory disease symptoms (cough, phlegm) and pediatric cold symptoms

  • Cough
  • phlegm
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This medication helps relieve cough and phlegm associated with acute and chronic respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, laryngopharyngitis, and nasopharyngitis. It is also used to improve cough during pediatric viral and common colds.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

10 ml per dose, typically 3 times a day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Children's dosage

Pediatric (3 to 12 years): Take 5 ml per dose, typically 3 times a day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication, those with stomach or duodenal ulcers, patients with glaucoma or urinary difficulties due to prostate enlargement, and it should not be used in premature infants or newborns. Patients with increased intracranial pressure, hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, and bronchial diseases should be especially cautious when using this medication. While taking this medication, rare side effects such as nausea, vomiting, itching, rash, headache, shortness of breath, and seizures may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. Drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. This medication contains sodium benzoate, which may irritate the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, so caution is advised. Additionally, the efficacy of this medication may decrease if taken simultaneously with certain antibiotics, so a proper interval between doses should be maintained, and concurrent use with alcohol or central nervous system depressants may intensify drowsiness. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should use this medication with caution, and elderly patients should consult with a physician before use due to potentially decreased bodily function. In case of overdose, issues such as central nervous system problems, seizures, and heart problems may occur, so immediate emergency treatment is required, and mixing this medication with other drugs should be avoided.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • chest tightness
  • difficulty breathing
  • bronchospasm
  • chest discomfort
  • hypotension
  • seizures
  • confusion
  • aplastic anemia
  • agranulocytosis

Mild side effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • stomatitis
  • heartburn
  • diarrhea
  • itching
  • rash
  • headache
  • tinnitus
  • tachycardia
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  • hypertension
  • hypotension
  • sedation
  • drowsiness
  • nervousness
  • anxiety
  • diplopia
  • insomnia
  • dizziness
  • vestibular disorders
  • paresthesia
  • emotional instability
  • hysteria
  • tremors
  • neuropathy
  • coordination disorders
  • sensory disturbances
  • inattention
  • lethargy
  • thirst
  • loss of appetite
  • dyspepsia
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • frequent urination
  • urinary difficulty
  • urinary retention
  • or respiratory symptoms

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

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Moreover, when storing the medication, it is important to maintain a temperature in the range of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless or pale yellow syrup with a strawberry flavor in an aluminum foil pouch

Package unit

Pouch - 15 milliliters/pouch [15mL/pouch * 100 pouches], Pouch - 10 milliliters/pouch [10mL/pouch * 100 pouches]

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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.