Setapen 8 Hour Sustained Release Tablets 650 mg (Acetaminophen)

Adult dosage

Take 2 tablets every 8 hours, not exceeding 6 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 years and older should take 2 tablets every 8 hours, not exceeding 6 tablets in a 24-hour period.

This medication carries a risk of liver damage, so individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic beverages daily must consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If a rash or severe allergic reaction occurs while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. The maximum daily dosage of acetaminophen included in this medication is 4,000 mg; exceeding this amount may cause serious liver damage, so it should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen. Individuals with hypersensitivity, peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver or kidney impairment, or diminished heart function should not take this medication. Individuals with a history of aspirin-induced asthma or those currently taking certain medications, as well as children under the age of 12, should not take this medication. Since this is a sustained-release formulation, do not crush, chew, or dissolve the tablets; swallow them whole, and do not alter the method of administration without medical advice. If you have liver or kidney disease, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, a tendency to bleed, asthma, are elderly, pregnant, or breastfeeding, or are taking certain medications, consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, facial swelling, severe allergic reactions, severe nausea, gastrointestinal bleeding, or skin rashes occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and notify a healthcare provider. Long-term use requires regular blood tests and liver function tests; if abnormalities are found, it may be necessary to adjust or discontinue the dosage. In cases of overdose, visit a hospital promptly for liver protection treatment even if there are no symptoms. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container and kept in a cool place out of reach of children, and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity, skin rash, severe allergic reaction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, shock, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, severe swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure, severe swelling, or urination issues.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic (itchy) rash, rash, elevated AST, elevated ALT, fixed rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, impaired platelet function (prolonged bleeding time), cyanosis, facial swelling, profuse sweating, hypotension, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, perforation, high-anion-gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), chronic liver necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, nephrotoxicity, liver, kidney

Drug interactions

Consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking this medication with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, lithium, or thiazide diuretics.

Food interactions

Caution is required when taking this medication with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White, oblong sustained-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle