Curecol Soft Capsule

Adult dose

For individuals aged 15 and older: Take 2 capsules three times a day, 30 minutes after meals

This drug may burden the liver, so individuals who regularly consume three or more alcoholic beverages daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. If serious symptoms such as severe rash, blisters, or red spots appear on the skin while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. The acetaminophen in this medication can cause liver damage if taken in excess of 4,000mg per day, so it should not be taken with other acetaminophen-containing products. The pseudoephedrine component in this medication can rarely cause severe skin reactions, so if fever, skin rash, or small blisters occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Individuals who have had allergic reactions to this medication, have experienced asthma, are under three months of age, are taking certain antidepressants or antipsychotics, or have severe hypertension or kidney disease should not take this medication. While taking this medication, it should not be combined with cough syrup, other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Especially children, pregnant or nursing women, and individuals with liver or kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, or chronic hypertension should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms like rash, itching, nausea, swelling, or dizziness occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Children under the age of 2 should not use this medication; if necessary, it must be done under medical supervision. Strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration, avoid long-term use, and refrain from alcohol consumption during treatment. This medication may cause drowsiness, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Rarely, serious metabolic acidosis may occur if this medication is taken with a specific antibiotic, flucloxacillin, so caution is advised, and if unusual symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately. Store this medication in an airtight container out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and keeping it in a cool, dry place. Do not transfer this medication to another container to prevent misuse and maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, cold sweat, pallor → Symptoms of anaphylaxis (severe allergic shock)
• High fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes → Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, cough + fever accompanied by respiratory abnormalities → Interstitial pneumonia, asthma
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy →

Mild side effects

• Rash/Redness
• itching
• nausea/vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• swelling (edema)
• difficulty urinating
• thirst
• dizziness
• anxiety

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with oral medications containing cough suppressants, other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, or antihistamines. Avoid this medication if you are taking MAO inhibitors or have stopped them within the past two weeks. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if taking diabetes medications, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, steroids, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Red transparent oblong soft capsule containing a pale yellow transparent liquid

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP, 20 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP x 2]