Koetin Sustained Release Capsule

Adult dosage

Adults: 1 capsule once daily; in severe cases, 1 capsule twice daily

Children's dosage

Adolescents 12 years and older: 1 capsule once daily

This medication contains the ingredient pseudoephedrine, which may cause severe rashes or pustules on the skin; if symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical assistance. Patients who are allergic to this medication or have certain conditions such as glaucoma, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, children under 12 years of age, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Diabetic patients, patients with prostatic hypertrophy, those with a history of liver dysfunction, patients taking medications that may affect heart rhythms, and elderly patients over 60 years of age should exercise special caution when using this medication. While taking this medication, side effects such as drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, and skin rashes may occur, and in severe cases, serious reactions such as respiratory distress or anaphylactic shock may occur; if unusual symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. This medication requires caution when performing tasks that require concentration, such as driving or operating machinery. If sudden abdominal pain, bleeding, severe headaches, or visual disturbances occur, discontinue use and visit a medical institution. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other antihistamines or certain antibiotics, antifungals, and blood pressure medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medications currently being taken. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the safety of this medication has not been established, so it should be used cautiously only when absolutely necessary; while breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding during medication use. In the event of an overdose, emergency treatment may be required, including gastric lavage and treatment for heart condition, so it is crucial to visit an emergency room immediately. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety reasons.

Serious side effects

Acute generalized erythrodermic pustulosis (AGEP), fever, erythema, serious skin reactions such as multiple small pustules, palpitations, tachycardia, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, anaphylactic shock, severe abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, nausea, confusion, seizures, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• nervousness
• numbness
• weakness
• despondency
• excitement
• fatigue
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees, and extremes of heat or cold should be avoided.

Appearance

Red hard capsules containing white to grayish spherical granules

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 capsules/bottle, Bottle packaging - 300 capsules/bottle