Setofen Dry Syrup (Acetaminophen)

Child dose

Children under 12 years of age should take the following recommended single dose every 4-6 hours as needed. This medication should be suspended before use and taken for the shortest duration at the minimum effective dose. Maximum 5 times a day (7

This medicine may burden the liver; therefore, individuals who regularly consume significant amounts of alcohol should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. The artificial sweetener aspartame included in this medication is broken down into phenylalanine in the body, so individuals with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria should not take it. Care should be taken not to exceed a maximum of 4,000mg of acetaminophen per day, and it should not be taken together with other products containing acetaminophen. If any skin rashes or allergic reactions occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Individuals with hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer, severe liver or kidney disease, reduced heart function, or a history of aspirin-induced asthma should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals taking certain medications, those who consume alcohol, and those with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not use this medication. Individuals with liver or kidney problems, the elderly, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children should consult a healthcare professional before taking it. If severe allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, gastrointestinal bleeding, skin symptoms, etc. occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare provider. Long-term use requires regular blood tests and liver function tests; if abnormalities are found, the dosage should be adjusted or discontinued. Children and elderly individuals should take the minimum effective dose and be closely monitored for any adverse symptoms. Avoid taking this medication with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and do not take it for pain for more than 5 days or for fever for more than 3 days without a doctor's instruction. In the case of infections, it should be taken together with appropriate antibiotics as prescribed by a doctor, and care should be taken when used with certain antibiotics. In case of overdose, visit a hospital immediately for appropriate treatment, and medications to protect the liver may be needed. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container at room temperature.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor (severe allergic reaction), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (severe skin reaction), rash (severe skin reaction), mucous membrane syndrome, anaphylactic reaction, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, impaired platelet function, cyanosis, facial swelling (severe allergic reaction)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic (itchy) rash, rash, fixed rash, fatigue, metabolic acidosis with elevated anion gap, temporary infertility

Drug interactions

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

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and should be kept at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is important to avoid direct sunlight and not to place it in excessively hot or cold areas to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White granular dry syrup

Package unit

300g (bottle)