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Timorol 8 Hour Extended Release Tablet (Acetaminophen)

Timorol 8 Hour Extended Release Tablet (Acetaminophen)

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Acetaminophen›325mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)서울제약
Appearance
White rectangular film-coated tablet
Packaging
500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200202847 · Approved 2002.11.14 · Insurance code 652901880

Summary

Main use
Relief of fever and cold-related pain (including headache)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Children over 12 years old and adults should take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in a 24-hour period.
Child dose
Children over 12 years old should take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)서울제약

Efficacy & effects

Relief of fever and cold-related pain (including headache)

  • Fever
  • pain due to cold
  • headache
  • toothache
  • muscle ache
  • back pain
  • menstrual pain
  • joint pain
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This medication effectively reduces fever and alleviates various types of pain associated with a cold, such as headaches, toothaches, muscle aches, back pain, menstrual pain, and joint pain. It helps reduce discomfort experienced in daily life and aids in the rapid improvement of symptoms. It is widely used for various pain symptoms, allowing for comprehensive symptom management. Additionally, it supports comfortable living by allowing safe use while focusing on pain relief. It is effective for overall pain reduction and is used for multiple types of pain.

How to take

Adult dose

Children over 12 years old and adults should take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Child dose

Children over 12 years old should take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Precautions

This medication can put a strain on the liver, so individuals who consume more than three alcoholic beverages daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. If severe skin reactions such as rash, blisters, or redness occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. This medication contains acetaminophen, so care must be taken not to exceed the maximum daily dose of 4,000 mg, and it should not be taken in conjunction with other acetaminophen-containing medications. Do not take this medication if you have an allergy to it, a history of peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney disease, cardiac dysfunction, or aspirin-induced asthma. Additionally, if you are taking certain medications (barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants), have consumed alcohol, or are under 12 years of age, you should not use this medication. As it is an extended-release formulation, the tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or dissolved; they should be swallowed whole. Patients with liver or kidney disease, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, cardiac dysfunction, asthma, elderly patients, pregnant or nursing individuals, or those taking certain medications should consult a specialist before use. If unusual symptoms such as breathing difficulties, facial flushing, hives, severe vomiting, skin rash, bleeding, or severe abdominal pain occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. For long-term use, regular liver function tests and blood tests should be conducted, and if abnormalities occur, the dosage should be reduced or discontinued. Overdosing this medication can cause serious damage to the liver and kidneys, so even in the absence of symptoms, one should visit a medical institution immediately in the case of overdose.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactoid symptoms, asthma attacks, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, cyanosis, rash, severe skin reactions (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), liver abnormalities (symptoms associated with jaundice), acute pancreatitis, liver damage, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis

Mild side effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • pruritic rash
  • rash
  • fixed eruptions
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • chronic hepatitis
  • acute pancreatitis
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  • nephrotoxicity
  • reduced platelet function
  • thrombocytopenia
  • granulocytopenia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • methemoglobinemia
  • cyanosis
  • facial swelling
  • sweating
  • hypotension
  • vascular swelling
  • hives
  • rash
  • itching
  • hypersensitivity reactions

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other anti-inflammatory (anti-pain) drugs, other products containing acetaminophen, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants. Before use, patients taking warfarin, lithium, or thiazide diuretics should consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcohol.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and the storage temperature should be appropriate at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is important to store it safely, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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