Yuhan Acetaminophen Soft Capsules

Adult dose

Take 2 capsules per dose, 3-4 times a day (every 4-6 hours) as needed. Do not exceed a maximum of 4 grams (12 capsules) per day. This medication should be taken for the shortest duration necessary using the minimum effective dose.

Child dose

Children over 12 years: take 2 capsules per dose, 3-4 times a day (every 4-6 hours) as needed. Do not exceed a maximum of 4 grams (12 capsules) per day.

This medication may burden the liver; therefore, individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If severe skin rashes or blisters occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Caution should be taken not to exceed a maximum daily dose of 4,000 mg, as it contains acetaminophen, and it should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen. It is safer not to take this medicine if you are allergic to it or if you have peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, or decreased cardiac function. Individuals with aspirin-induced asthma or those taking certain medications should also consult a healthcare professional before using this medication. Those with liver or kidney problems, a tendency to bleed, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult healthcare professionals before use. If serious symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, vomiting, or gastrointestinal bleeding occur while taking the medication, stop taking it immediately and seek medical attention. For prolonged use, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be performed. If abnormalities are found, dosage may need to be adjusted or discontinued. Do not take this medication for longer than 10 days (for adults) or 5 days (for children) if pain or fever persists, and consult a physician if symptoms worsen or new symptoms arise. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication concurrently with other anti-inflammatory pain relievers and to take appropriate antibiotics as prescribed by a physician in case of infection. If an overdose occurs, seek hospital treatment immediately, and you may receive medication to prevent liver damage.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, cyanosis, facial swelling, hypotension, shock, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, asthma attacks, serious skin adverse reactions, mucosal membrane syndrome, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, coma

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic (itchy) rash, rash, elevated AST, elevated ALT, fixed rash, swelling associated with increased blood pressure, prolonged bleeding time due to decreased platelet function, chronic hepatitis, acute pancreatitis, renal toxicity, chronic hepatic necrosis

Drug interactions

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

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcohol.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy of the medicine.

Appearance

Orange transparent oval soft capsule containing a clear pale yellow liquid

Package unit

10 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP]