Donafen Alpha Soft Capsule

Adult dose

Ages 11 and older: 1 to 3 times a day, 1 capsule each time. Take with food to avoid an empty stomach. The dosing interval should be more than 4 hours.

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if you regularly consume more than three drinks per day, as it may pose a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases or risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or smoking should use this medication with caution. Particularly, long-term use at high doses may increase the risk of cardiovascular complications such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Those with allergies to this medication or its ingredients, those who have experienced asthma, and infants under three months old should not take this medication. It is safest not to take this medicine in combination with other antipyretic analgesics, cold medicines, or sedatives. Infants or children infected with chickenpox or influenza, persons with allergic constitutions, liver or kidney diseases, thyroid disorders, diabetes, hypertension, elderly individuals, pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, or swelling occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Severe allergic reactions or skin adverse reactions can occur rarely, so caution is needed. Always follow the prescribed usage and dosage, avoid long-term use, and refrain from drinking alcohol while taking this medication. Pregnant women should avoid using this medication after the 20th week of pregnancy as it may affect the fetus, or consult with healthcare professionals regarding its use. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place, and stored securely in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, swelling (severe edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor → anaphylaxis (hypersensitivity shock symptoms).
• Severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling of skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes → Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome).
• Asthma attacks.
• Erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity reactions, eosinophilia, and systemic syndrome (DRESS syndrome).

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness (erythema)
• itching
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• discomfort in the upper abdomen
• dizziness

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other antipyretic analgesics, cold medicines, or sedatives during use. Before taking this medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist if you are receiving any other medications such as diabetes medicines, gout medicines, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, or steroids, or if you are taking low-dose aspirin for the prevention of myocardial infarction or stroke.

Food interactions

Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

Pink transparent oval soft capsule containing a transparent content that is pale yellow to light pink.

Package unit

10 capsules/box[(10 capsules/PTP)*1]