Rapicol Cold Soft Capsules

Adult dose

Ages 15 and over: 2 capsules taken three times a day 30 minutes after meals

Child dose

Ages 8 to under 15: 1 capsule taken three times a day 30 minutes after meals

This medicine may put a strain on the liver, so those who regularly consume more than three drinks a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Additionally, due to ingredients in this medicine, there may be rare cases of severe skin rashes or blisters, so if any abnormal skin reactions occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. This medicine contains acetaminophen, so be careful not to exceed 4,000mg per day, and do not take it with other products containing acetaminophen. If symptoms such as fever, red spots, or blistering occur due to the pseudoephedrine component, discontinue use and consult a professional. Individuals with allergies to this medicine or components, a history of asthma, infants under 3 months old, those taking certain antidepressants or psychiatric medications, and those with severe hypertension or serious kidney disease should not take this medicine. Be careful not to take cough medicines, other cold medicines, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or antihistamines together while using this medicine. Especially, children, elderly individuals, and those with liver, kidney, heart, thyroid diseases, diabetes, hypertension, or gastrointestinal diseases should consult a healthcare professional before use. If symptoms such as rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or difficulty breathing appear while taking this medicine, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medicine should not be administered to children under 2 years of age, and if absolutely necessary, seek medical guidance. When taking it, be sure to adhere to the prescribed dosage and frequency, avoid prolonged use, refrain from alcohol, and avoid driving or operating machinery as drowsiness may occur. When taking this medicine with certain antidepressants or alcohol, the metabolism of acetaminophen may slow down, so caution is required. Additionally, when this medicine is taken alongside flucloxacillin, there may be rare but serious side effects such as metabolic acidosis, so caution is necessary.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, cold sweats, pallor → severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash, blisters, exfoliation along with high fever, pain in oral/eye mucosa → severe skin adverse reaction
• Difficulty breathing or asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanying cough and fever
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy → liver impairment (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

Itching, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, swelling (edema), difficulty urinating, thirst, dizziness, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, high anionic gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA)

Drug interactions

Do not take this medicine with MAO inhibitors (such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and anti-Parkinson drugs), cough suppressants, other cold medicines, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, and antihistamines. Those who have discontinued MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks should not take this medicine. Caution is required when taking barbiturate drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol, diabetes medications, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, and steroids.

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best stored at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Red transparent oval soft capsule containing a transparent yellowish to pale red substance

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP