Medicon Cough Suppressant Tablets Pro
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【 Name of manufacturer, Product name 】
Medicon Cough Suppressant Tablets Pro is manufactured and distributed by Shionogi Healthcare.
A Category 2 Over-the-Counter Drug.
【 Indications: What does this medicine do? 】
Medicon Cough Suppressant Tablets Pro is a cough suppressant medicine that is proven effective in treating coughs.
The non-narcotic active ingredient directly targets the brain's cough center.
【 Dosage and Administration: How much of this medicine should I take and how often? 】
Adults aged 15 or older should take 2 tablets with water or warm water.
Take this medicine 3 times a day. Take this medicine at least four hours apart.
Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 15.
Press firmly on the raised part of the plastic sheet to push the tablet through the foil on the back. You can then remove the tablet.
【 Precautions: What should not be done while taking this medicine? 】
◆The following people should not take this medicine:
- Those who have had an allergic reaction in the past to this medicine or a medicine with the same ingredients
◆Do not do the following while taking this medicine:
- While using this medicine, do not take other antitussive and expectorant combinations, cold medicines, sedatives or antihistamine-containing oral medicines such as oral remedies for rhinitis, motion sickness medicines, or anti-allergy medicines.
If symptoms do not improve after 5 or 6 doses, stop taking this medicine and bring this package insert with you to consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor.
【 Precautions: What should I do before taking this medicine? 】
The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor before taking this medicine.
- People who are currently being treated by a doctor
- Women who are or might be pregnant
- People who have had allergic reactions to medication
- People who have symptoms of high fever
【 Cautions: What are the side effects of taking this medicine? 】
If you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine, stop taking the medicine immediately and bring this package insert with you to consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor.
- Skin rash, redness, itching
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Breathlessness, shortness of breath
The following serious side effects may occur in rare cases. In such cases, seek immediate medical attention.
-Anaphylactic shock: Symptoms such as itchy skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, scratchy throat, breathlessness, heart palpitations, or clouding of consciousness occurring immediately after taking this medicine
【 Ingredients/Amount: What is in this medicine? 】
This medicine consists of the following active ingredient and additives.
The active ingredient per 6 tablets (the daily dosage for adults) is 90 mg of dextromethorphan hydrobromide hydrate.
This medicine contains lactose hydrate, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, talc, white shellac, and castor oil as additives.
【 Notes on Storage and Handling: How should this medicine be stored and handled? 】
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not remove the tablets from the plastic sheet in order to store them in a separate container. (This could lead to misuse or a change in the product's quality.)
- Do not take this medicine after the printed expiration date. The expiration date is written on the side of the box.
Thank you for purchasing this product.