Tyfen 8-Hour Extended Release Tablet

Adult dose

Children over 12 years of age and adults should take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Child dose

Children over 12 years of age should take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

This drug may cause liver damage, so people who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult a physician or pharmacist before using this medication. This medication may rarely cause serious skin reactions; if a skin rash or allergic symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medication contains acetaminophen, and exceeding the maximum daily dose can lead to liver damage, so it should not be taken with other acetaminophen-containing products. Those with an allergy to this drug, peptic ulcers, severe blood abnormalities, liver or kidney dysfunction, or severe heart dysfunction should not take this medication. Individuals with aspirin-induced asthma, those on certain medications, and children under the age of 12 should not use this medication. This is a controlled-release formulation; do not crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets; swallow them whole. People with liver or kidney diseases, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, bleeding tendencies, heart dysfunction, hypersensitivity, asthma, the elderly, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking warfarin or certain medications should consult a healthcare professional before using this medication. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, skin rashes, severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, or severe allergic reactions occur while taking this drug, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Long-term use requires regular blood tests and liver function tests; adjustment of dosage or discontinuation may be necessary if abnormalities are found. This medication can mask infection symptoms, so when an infection is suspected, appropriate treatment should be sought according to a physician's prescription. In the case of overdose, even if there are no symptoms, immediate hospital treatment for liver protection should be sought. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• rash
• anaphylactic reactions
• hypersensitivity
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic (itchy) rash, rash, fixed drug eruption, elevated AST, elevated ALT, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, impaired platelet function, cyanosis, high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), chronic liver necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, nephrotoxicity, myocardial necrosis.

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other anti-inflammatory (NSAID) pain relievers, other products containing acetaminophen, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants. Patients taking warfarin, lithium, or thiazide diuretics should consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

Avoid taking this medication with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture and should be kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

It is a white, rectangular film-coated tablet.

Package unit

100 tablets (bottle), 500 tablets (bottle)