Setofen Tablet (Acetaminophen)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is effective for relief of fever and pain caused by colds, as well as headache, neuralgia, muscle pain, menstrual pain, and sprain pain. It is also used for relief of various types of pain including toothache, joint pain, and rheumatic pain. Therefore, it helps to improve several kinds of pain symptoms.

Precautions

This medication may put strain on the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages a day should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication or other antipyretic analgesics. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so it should not be administered to patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria. Since it contains acetaminophen, exceeding the maximum daily dosage can cause liver damage, so caution is required, and it should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen. If you experience any unusual symptoms such as skin rash or allergic reactions while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult with healthcare personnel. Particularly, those with liver dysfunction, kidney dysfunction, cardiac insufficiency, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, asthma, or a history of hypersensitivity should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be used by patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency. If severe allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, skin rash, bleeding, vomiting, or abdominal pain occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult with healthcare personnel. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted, and if abnormalities are found, dosage should be adjusted or the medication should be discontinued. Children and the elderly should take the minimum dose and be closely monitored after administration. Do not take this medication with other anti-inflammatory analgesics, and if symptoms persist or worsen for more than 10 days, consult healthcare personnel. In case of overdose, even if there are no symptoms, go to a hospital immediately for treatment to protect the liver. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container sealed tightly.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), severe cutaneous adverse reactions, asthma attacks, difficulty breathing, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, severe allergic reactions, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, acute generalized exanthematous purpura, severe swelling or

Interactions

Do not take this medication with other products containing acetaminophen, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants. Consult with a physician or pharmacist if taking with warfarin, lithium, thiazide diuretics, or other anti-inflammatory analgesics.

Alternatives / Same-ingredient medications

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