Setofen 80 mg (Acetaminophen)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication is used to relieve fever and pain caused by colds, headaches, neuralgia, muscle pain, menstrual pain, and strains. It is also effective for toothache, joint pain, and rheumatic pain. Overall, it is used to improve various types of pain and inflammation.

Precautions

This medication can affect the liver, so individuals who consume a lot of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is converted to phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. If severe rash, blisters, or allergic reactions occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Since it contains acetaminophen, care should be taken not to exceed the maximum daily dosage of 4,000 mg, and it should not be taken together with other acetaminophen-containing medications. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to it or have peptic ulcers, severe liver, kidney, or heart diseases. It is also advisable not to use this medication if you have a history of aspirin-induced asthma or are taking certain antidepressants or barbiturates. Patients with lactose intolerance or galactose absorption disorder should also avoid this medication. Patients with liver or kidney problems, a tendency to bleed, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and the elderly should definitely consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, severe hives, rash, vomiting, or gastrointestinal bleeding occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult medical personnel. If this medication is taken for a long time, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted, and dosage should be adjusted if abnormalities are found. Children and the elderly should take the minimum dosage and be monitored closely after administration. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication with other anti-inflammatory analgesics, and if pain or fever persists, do not take it for more than 10 days or 3 days, and consult a doctor. In case of overdose, even if there are no symptoms, immediate medical attention should be sought for liver protection treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain the quality of the medication.

Side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity, shock, dyspnea, asthma attack, rash, stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, liver abnormalities (liver damage, liver necrosis, chronic hepatitis), nephrotoxicity, acute pancreatitis, severe edema, hypertension, acute generalized pustular eruption

Interactions

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

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