Adelon Gold A (Granules)
Manufactured by: Komeda Pharmaceutical

Product specifications, appearance and package content are subject to change without prior notice.
Description of the medical drugs is not intended for prescribing treatment without the involvement of a physician.

Indications

Relief of common cold symptoms (runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, phlegm, chills, fever, headache, joint pain, muscle pain).

Ingredients & form

Per 3 packets (daily dose; 1 packet = 1,200 mg):
Acetaminophen 900 mg
Dihydrocodeine phosphate 24 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 7.5 mg
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg
Anhydrous caffeine 75 mg
Guaifenesin 180 mg
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 12 mg
Additives: lactose hydrate, potato starch, cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, flavouring, ethyl vanillin, vanillin, partially hydrolysed starch.
Form: fine granules in single-dose packets.

Dosage

Adults (15 years and older): 1 packet per dose.
12 to under 15 years: 2/3 packet per dose.
Under 12 years: do not use.
Take 3 times a day after meals, preferably within 30 minutes.
Precautions related to dosage and administration:
Strictly follow the dosage and administration.
When giving to children, do so under the guidance and supervision of a guardian.

Warnings

Do not (not following this may worsen current symptoms or make side effects or accidents more likely):
1. The following people must not take this product:
(1) People who have had allergic symptoms from this product or any of its ingredients.
(2) People who have had asthma after taking this product or other cold medicines or antipyretic analgesics.
(3) Children under 12 years.
2. While taking this product, do not use any of the following: other cold medicines, antipyretic analgesics, sedatives, antitussive expectorants, oral medicines containing antihistamines (oral rhinitis medicines, motion sickness medicines, allergy medicines, etc.).
3. Drowsiness may occur after taking; do not drive vehicles or operate machinery.
4. Breastfeeding women should not take this product, or should avoid breastfeeding while taking it.
5. Do not drink alcohol before or after taking.
6. Do not use for a long period.
Consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller:
1. Before use:
(1) People under treatment by a doctor or dentist.
(2) Pregnant women or women who may be pregnant.
(3) Elderly people.
(4) People who have had allergic symptoms from medicines etc.
(5) People with high fever or difficulty urinating.
(6) People diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney disease, gastric or duodenal ulcer, glaucoma, respiratory dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnoea or obesity.
2. If the following symptoms appear after taking, they may be side effects: stop taking immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller, taking this leaflet with you:
Skin: rash, redness, itching.
Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite.
Nervous system: dizziness.
Urinary system: difficulty urinating.
Other: excessive drop in body temperature.
In rare cases the following serious symptoms may occur; if so, see a doctor immediately:
Shock (anaphylaxis): soon after taking, itching of the skin, hives, hoarseness, sneezing, itchy throat, breathing difficulty, palpitations, clouding of consciousness, etc.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (mucocutaneous ocular syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis: high fever, red eyes, eye discharge, sore lips, sore throat, widespread rash or redness, small pustules on reddened skin, general malaise, loss of appetite, etc. persist or worsen rapidly.
Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome: widespread reddening of the skin, generalised rash, fever, general malaise, swelling of lymph nodes (neck, armpits, groin, etc.).
Liver dysfunction: fever, itching, rash, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), brown urine, general malaise, loss of appetite, etc.
Kidney disorder: fever, rash, generalised swelling, general malaise, joint pain, diarrhoea, reduced urine output, etc.
Interstitial pneumonia: shortness of breath or breathing difficulty on climbing stairs or slight exertion, dry cough, fever, etc., appearing suddenly or persisting.
Asthma: wheezing or whistling when breathing, breathing difficulty, etc.
Aplastic anaemia: bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, fever, pale skin and mucous membranes, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, feeling unwell and faint, blood in the urine, etc.
Agranulocytosis: sudden high fever, chills, sore throat, etc.
Respiratory depression: shortness of breath, breathing difficulty, etc.
3. Constipation, dry mouth or drowsiness may occur after taking; if these persist or worsen, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller, taking this leaflet with you.
4. If symptoms do not improve after 5–6 doses, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered seller, taking this leaflet with you.

Storage

Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
Keep out of the reach of children.
To avoid misuse and maintain quality, do not transfer to another container.
If a packet is divided and taken in parts, fold over the opening of the packet to store it, and take the rest within 2 days.
Brown particles occasionally seen among the granules come from the raw materials and do not affect quality.
Take before the expiry date shown on the outer carton.