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Dovecol Tablet

OTC medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Acetaminophen›500mg / 1 tabletPseudoephedrine Hydrochloride›30mg / 1 tabletChlorpheniramine Maleate›2mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
오스틴제약(주)
Appearance
Light blue rectangular film-coated tablets
Packaging
10 tablets/PTP
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200201733 · Notified 2002.11.11

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.01.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cold symptoms (runny nose, nasal congestion, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in one day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
오스틴제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cold symptoms (runny nose, nasal congestion, etc.)

  • Runny nose
  • nasal congestion
  • sneezing
  • sore throat
  • chills
  • fever
  • headache
  • joint pain
  • muscle pain
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This medicine is used to relieve various symptoms of cold, including runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, chills, fever, headache, joint pain, and muscle pain.

How to take

Adult dose

Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in one day.

Precautions

This medication should be consulted with a doctor or pharmacist before use by individuals who regularly consume three or more alcoholic drinks daily to prevent liver damage. This medication contains specific ingredients that may cause serious skin reactions like acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, and if symptoms like fever, erythema, or small blisters occur, it should be discontinued immediately and medical advice should be sought. This medication may cause allergic reactions, so individuals who have previously exhibited allergy symptoms to this medication or similar components should not take it. It is safer not to use this medication if there is a history of asthma attacks or if you are taking specific antidepressants or antipsychotics. Patients with peptic ulcers, severe liver, kidney, or heart dysfunction should refrain from using this medication. Taking this medication along with other products containing acetaminophen may result in liver damage, so simultaneous use should be avoided. Additionally, caution is advised when taken with central nervous system-affecting medications like cough suppressants, cold medicines, antipyretics, antihistamines, sleeping pills, and sedatives, as drowsiness may increase. During treatment, it is recommended not to consume alcoholic beverages, and avoid driving or operating machinery due to potential drowsiness. Individuals with allergic tendencies, history of asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, glaucoma, or urinary difficulties should consult with healthcare professionals before use. Pregnant or nursing women, the elderly, and children should also seek expert advice before taking this medication. If symptoms do not improve after use or if any abnormal symptoms such as rash, itchiness, nausea, vomiting, swelling, or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider immediately. Long-term use of this medication requires regular liver function tests and blood tests; overdosing can lead to serious damage to the liver and kidneys, so caution is necessary. Store this medication in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children, in its original container and away from direct sunlight.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, generalized

Mild side effects

Rash, redness, itching, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, dizziness, anxiety, tremors, insomnia, wheezing, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, decreased platelet function, cyanosis, facial swelling, sweating, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal bleeding with long-term use, peptic ulcer, perforation, ischemic colitis, rash, allergic reactions, fixed drug eruption, elevated AST, elevated ALT

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It's best to maintain storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve medication efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light blue rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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