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Samik Acetaminophen Tablet 500 mg

Samik Acetaminophen Tablet 500 mg

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Acetaminophen›500mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
삼익제약(주)
Appearance
(For domestic use) white oval tablet (For export) light yellow oval tablet
Packaging
Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle [domestic use], Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle [domestic use], Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle [for export], PTP - 10 tablets/box [for export], PTP - 30 tablets/box [for export]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199502585 · Notified 1995.02.06 · Insurance code 644000780

Summary

Main use
Relief of cold (fever, pain) and pain (headache, neuralgia, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults: As acetaminophen, administer 0.3-1.0g orally 3-4 times a day. The maximum daily dosage can be up to 4g. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age, condition, and symptoms.
Child dose
For children: 80mg, 160mg Administer 1 dose 3-4 times a day orally. Ages 11-14: 200-400mg (2 tablets) (4 tablets) Ages 7-10: 150-300mg (1-2 tablets) (2-

Ingredients

Manufacturer
삼익제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cold (fever, pain) and pain (headache, neuralgia, etc.)

  • fever
  • pain
  • headache
  • neuralgia
  • muscle pain
  • menstrual pain
  • sprain pain
  • toothache
  • joint pain
  • rheumatic pain
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This medication is effective for fever and pain caused by colds, headaches, neuralgia, muscle pain, menstrual pain, and sprain pain. It can also be used for toothache, joint pain, and rheumatic pain, helping to alleviate various types of pain symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: As acetaminophen, administer 0.3-1.0g orally 3-4 times a day. The maximum daily dosage can be up to 4g. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age, condition, and symptoms.

Child dose

For children: 80mg, 160mg Administer 1 dose 3-4 times a day orally. Ages 11-14: 200-400mg (2 tablets) (4 tablets) Ages 7-10: 150-300mg (1-2 tablets) (2-

Precautions

This medication can burden the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three cups of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. While taking this medication, if there are sudden rashes, blisters, or severe allergic reactions on the skin, it is necessary to stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. This medication contains acetaminophen, and the daily maximum dosage must not exceed 4,000 mg; it should not be taken with other medications containing this ingredient to prevent liver damage. Individuals with an allergy to this medication or those with peptic ulcers, severe liver, kidney, or heart diseases should avoid taking it, as well as those with aspirin asthma or those taking certain medications. Those with liver or kidney diseases, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, asthma, elderly individuals, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those taking anticoagulants like warfarin should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. If serious side effects occur during usage, such as difficulty breathing, severe hives, severe nausea, skin rash, or bleeding, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a medical professional. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted to check for abnormalities, and if pain or fever symptoms persist or worsen, consult a professional. Children and the elderly should use the minimum effective dose, carefully monitor their condition after taking it, and avoid taking it with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, anaphylactic reaction, shock, anaphylactic symptoms, asthma attacks, severe skin adverse reactions (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), mucocutaneous syndrome, severe edema, liver damage, abnormal liver function, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, nephrotoxicity, liver necrosis, kidney necrosis, myocardial necrosis, blood pressure

Mild side effects

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • peptic ulcer
  • perforation
  • pruritic rash
  • rash
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
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  • fixed exanthema
  • fatigue
  • platelet function impairment
  • thrombocytopenia
  • granulocytopenia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • methemoglobinemia
  • cyanosis
  • high anion gap metabolic acidosis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other products containing acetaminophen, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants. Patients using warfarin, lithium, or thiazide diuretics should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcohol.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding too hot or cold locations.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

(For domestic use) white oval tablet (For export) light yellow oval tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle [domestic use], Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle [domestic use], Bottle - 500 tablets/bottle [for export], PTP - 10 tablets/box [for export], PTP - 30 tablets/box [for export]

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