Mod Col Cold Syrup

Adult dose

Take 15 ml once after meals three times a day and at bedtime if necessary. In principle, the dosing interval is 4 hours. For ages 15 and over: 15 ml once

Child dose

Ages 11–15 years: 10 ml once Ages 7–11 years: 7.5 ml once Ages 3–7 years: 5 ml once Ages 2–3

This medication may put a strain on the liver, so individuals who regularly consume three or more drinks a day should consult a physician or pharmacist before use. Due to ingredients included in this medication, rare but severe skin allergic reactions can occur, so if symptoms such as skin rash or itching develop, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Particular attention should be paid to not exceed a maximum of 4,000 mg of acetaminophen per day, and it should not be taken together with other acetaminophen-containing products. Furthermore, due to the pseudoephedrine ingredient, serious skin abnormalities could occur; if fever, red spots, or small blisters appear, cease usage and consult a specialist. Those with allergies to this medication or its components, past experiences triggering asthma, infants under 3 months of age, those currently taking or who have recently discontinued certain antidepressants or antipsychotics should not take this medication. It should not be taken with cough suppressants, other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Infants infected with chickenpox or influenza, children under 15 years of age, and those with specific gastrointestinal diseases, heart diseases, thyroid conditions, diabetes, hypertension, or urination difficulties must consult a professional before taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and those taking other medications should also consult a professional before use. If symptoms such as rash, vomiting, dizziness, or insomnia appear during use, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a physician or pharmacist, and if symptoms do not improve after 5–6 doses, seek a professional's care. Children under 2 years of age should not be administered this medication, except in special cases, and when administering to children, it should be done under the supervision of a guardian. When taking this medication, adhere to the prescribed use and dosage, avoid long-term use, refrain from alcohol, and exercise caution when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with certain antidepressants or antibiotics may pose a risk of side effects, so caution is required and usage should be stopped immediately if any adverse symptoms occur. When storing, keep in a cool and dry place out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and not transferring to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes
• Asthma
• Skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Liver dysfunction (general malaise, jaundice)
• Interstitial pneumonia (cough, breathlessness, difficulty breathing, fever)

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• swelling
• urination difficulties
• thirst
• dizziness
• anxiety
• tremors

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with MAO inhibitors (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anti-Parkinson's medications, etc.), cough suppressants (cough and phlegm medication), other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Exercise caution when using other medications such as barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol, diabetes medications, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, and steroids.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C room temperature. This helps to preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a longer duration.

Appearance

A light white or light pink syrup with an orange flavor contained in aluminum foil pouches

Package unit

5 mL/packet [x10 packets/box], 15 mL/packet [x5 packets/box]