Acetem 8 Hour Extended-Release Tablet 650 mg (Acetaminophen)

Adult dosage

Children over 12 years and adults: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children's dosage

Children over 12 years: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

This medication can put strain on the liver, so individuals who drink heavily every day should consult a physician or pharmacist before taking it. Additionally, serious skin reactions may occur rarely; thus, if a rash or allergy symptoms develop, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. This medication contains acetaminophen, so care must be taken to not exceed the maximum daily dosage, and it should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen. Those with hypersensitivity, peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney disorders, reduced heart function, and specific asthma patients should avoid this medication. Do not crush or chew the tablets; swallow them whole and consult a physician or pharmacist before use if you have liver or kidney disease, a tendency to bleed, asthma, are elderly, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you experience severe allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, gastrointestinal bleeding, skin rashes, or other unusual symptoms while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. For long-term use, it is important to have regular liver function and blood tests, and it is advisable not to use it with other pain relievers. In case of overdose, even if there are no symptoms, seek medical attention promptly for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored in a sealed container, kept out of reach of children in a cool place, and it is safest to keep it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, rash, allergic reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), anaphylactic reactions, hypersensitivity, asthma attacks, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, serious skin adverse reactions, liver damage.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic rash, rash, elevated AST, elevated ALT, fixed rash, lactic acidosis, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, impaired platelet function, cyanosis, hypotension, shock, hypersensitivity reactions, facial swelling, excessive sweating, chronic liver necrosis with prolonged use, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, kidney toxicity, necrosis of the liver, kidneys, heart muscle.

Drug interactions

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

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering it, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White rectangular extended-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle