Medication info

Gelapen Tablet

OTC medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Acetaminophen›300mg / 1 tabletChlorzoxazone›250mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
미래바이오제약(주)
Appearance
White oval tablet
Packaging
10 tablets/PTP
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200301752 · Notified 2003.06.17

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 muscle tension such as neuralgia and myalgia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
2 tablets per dose, up to 4 times a day, avoiding taking on an empty stomach. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
미래바이오제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of muscle tension such as neuralgia and myalgia

  • Neuralgia
  • myalgia
  • arthralgia
  • low back pain
  • sprain pain
  • shoulder pain
  • muscle spasm
  • muscle rigidity
  • abnormal muscle tension
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This medication is used for various types of pain including neuralgia, myalgia, arthralgia, low back pain, sprain pain, and shoulder pain, as well as conditions associated with muscle spasm or muscle rigidity.

How to take

Adult dose

2 tablets per dose, up to 4 times a day, avoiding taking on an empty stomach. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication may cause liver damage in individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day; therefore, it is important to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. This medication contains acetaminophen, and taking it with other acetaminophen-containing medications can burden the liver, so they should not be taken simultaneously. People with specific allergies or hypersensitivity, as well as those who have previously experienced asthma symptoms from taking this medication, should not take it. If symptoms such as hives, swelling, chest tightness, or shortness of breath occur during use, discontinue taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Taking this medication with alcohol or certain central nervous system depressants may enhance its effects or worsen side effects, so caution is advised. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function and those with drug allergies should use this medication carefully. During the use of this medication, rare side effects such as skin rash, gastrointestinal disturbances, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur, and if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a professional. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks if it is necessary to do so.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, swelling (of the larynx, eyelids, lips, etc.), chest tightness, pallor, cold sweat, shortness of breath, rash, redness, blistering like burns, asthma, angioedema, anaphylaxis, liver damage

Mild side effects

  • Redness
  • itching
  • petechiae
  • purpura
  • urine discoloration
  • gastrointestinal disturbances
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • fatigue
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  • excessive excitement

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oval tablet

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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