Anispan 8-Hour Controlled Release Tablets (Acetaminophen)

Adult dosage

Children aged 12 years and older and adults: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 years and older and adults: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.

This drug can put a strain on the liver, so anyone who consumes more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If a rash or severe allergic reaction occurs while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Since it contains acetaminophen, be careful not to exceed the maximum daily dose and do not take it with other acetaminophen-containing medications. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or have peptic ulcers, severe liver, kidney, or heart diseases, those with a history of aspirin-induced asthma, those on specific medications, and children under 12 years of age should not take this medication. As it is a controlled-release preparation, the tablet should not be crushed, chewed, or dissolved but should be swallowed whole, and this point must be adhered to during use. Those with liver or kidney problems, a history of related diseases, elderly patients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individuals on certain medications should consult a healthcare professional before use. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, flushing, severe rash, vomiting, or bleeding occur after taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. During prolonged use, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, appropriate measures such as reducing or stopping the dose should be taken. Avoid taking this medication with other anti-inflammatory pain relievers, and it is advisable not to take it for more than 10 days for pain and more than 3 days for fever. In case of overdose, even in the absence of symptoms, immediate medical treatment should be sought, and medications to protect the liver should be administered. Store this medication in a sealed container at room temperature, keeping it out of reach of children, and it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor (severe allergic reaction)
• Fever with severe rash, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes (severe skin abnormal reactions)
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, mucocutaneous syndrome
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)

Mild side effects

• Hives, itching (pruritic) rash, rash, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fixed drug eruption, elevated AST, elevated ALT
• Hypersensitivity symptoms (facial swelling, sweating, hypotension), thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, platelet function impairment (prolonged bleeding time), cyanosis, metabolic acidosis with high anion gap, chronic hepatic necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, nephrotoxicity, necrosis of liver, kidney, and myocardium

Drug interactions

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

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering and is recommended to be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 6 tablets (6 tablets/PTP x 1)