Riscapen Tablet

Adult dose

For individuals aged 15 years and older: 2 tablets at a time, 3 times a day, to be taken 30 minutes after meals.

This medicine may put strain on the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks per day should consult a physician or pharmacist before use. As it contains acetaminophen, serious skin reactions can rarely occur, so if any rashes or hypersensitivity reactions develop, discontinue use immediately. Due to the acetaminophen content, do not exceed the maximum daily dosage of 4,000 mg and avoid using other products that contain acetaminophen. People who have an allergic reaction to this medication or have had previous allergies to this medication or similar ingredients should not take it. Individuals who have experienced asthma, infants less than three months old, those taking certain antidepressants or antipsychotics, and individuals with genetic issues like lactose intolerance should avoid this medication. During use, it is safe not to combine with cough suppressants, other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, and antihistamines. This medication contains Yellow No. 4 dye, so caution should be exercised if there is an allergy or hypersensitivity to this ingredient. Children suspected of having chickenpox or influenza, those with allergic tendencies or existing allergy symptoms, patients with liver, kidney, or heart diseases, elderly individuals, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a specialist before use. If any abnormal symptoms such as rashes, itching, vomiting, or dizziness occur after taking the medication, it is crucial to stop taking it and consult a physician. Especially if severe allergic reactions, skin mucosal symptoms, asthma attacks, liver function abnormalities, or pneumonia symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare personnel is necessary. This medication is not to be used in children under the age of two, and if necessary, should only be administered under a physician's care. Always adhere to the prescribed dosage and avoid long-term use, and it is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Moreover, certain drugs may slow the metabolism of acetaminophen, so caution is advised, and serious metabolic abnormalities may occur if combined with specific antibiotics, requiring careful monitoring. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. To maintain quality, it is best not to transfer this medication to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor (anaphylactic shock), severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mucosal areas (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, liver abnormalities (jaundice, general malaise), severe skin adverse reactions, symptoms of dyspnea due to interstitial pneumonia, respiratory distress, fever

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness
• itching
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• swelling
• dizziness
• anxiety

Drug interactions

Do not use this medication in combination with MAO inhibitors (antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antiparkinson agents, etc.), cough suppressants, other cold medications, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, and antihistamines (oral preparations for rhinitis, motion sickness drugs, allergy medications). Patients taking diabetes medications, gout medications, arthritis medications, anticoagulants, or steroid medicines should consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the medication's efficacy is safely preserved.

Appearance

Light yellow rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle