Tylenol 8-Hour Controlled-Release Tablets 325 mg (Acetaminophen)

Adult dosage

Adults aged 12 years and older: Take 4 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 years and older: Take 4 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours.

This medication may burden the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks a day should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before use. If you experience severe rash, blisters, or red spots on the skin while taking this medication, you should stop use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Due to the presence of acetaminophen, it is important to be cautious not to exceed the maximum daily dosage, and it should not be taken with other medications containing acetaminophen. Individuals allergic to this medication or those with peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney diseases, or decreased heart function should not take it. Those taking aspirin-induced asthma medications, certain antidepressants, or barbiturates should also avoid using this medication. Children under 12 years old and those with specific genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. As this is a controlled-release formulation, tablets should not be crushed or chewed, and long-term use should not be done without a doctor's guidance. Individuals with liver or kidney diseases, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, asthma, the elderly, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult a healthcare professional before use. If allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, severe vomiting, skin rashes, or bleeding occur during use, stop taking it immediately and consult healthcare personnel. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be done, and dosage adjustments or cessation may be needed if abnormalities are found. Do not take with other NSAIDs, and if pain persists for more than 10 days or fever lasts more than 3 days, consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, seek medical care for liver protection treatment even if there are no symptoms, and keep this medication in a tightly sealed container away from children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe body swelling with accompanying high blood pressure, anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic (itchy) rash, rash, fixed drug eruption, elevated AST, elevated ALT, high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), impaired platelet function, prolonged bleeding time, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, cyanosis, facial swelling, hypotension, shock, chronic liver necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, nephrotoxicity, liver necrosis, kidney necrosis, myocardial necrosis

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other NSAIDs, with products containing acetaminophen, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants. Consult with a doctor or pharmacist if taking with warfarin, lithium, or thiazide diuretics.

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to keep air out, ideally between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain its efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White, rectangular, controlled-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP, 1000 tablets/bottle