Zenopen Tablet (Acetaminophen)

Adult dose

Adults should take 1 to 2 tablets per dose, 3 to 4 times a day (every 4 to 6 hours) as needed. Do not exceed a maximum of 4g (8 tablets) in a day. This medication should be taken for the shortest duration necessary at the minimum effective dose.

Child dose

Children aged 12 and older should take 1 to 2 tablets per dose, 3 to 4 times a day (every 4 to 6 hours) as needed. Do not exceed a maximum of 4g (8 tablets) in a day. This medication should be taken for the shortest duration necessary at the minimum effective dose.

This medicine can put a strain on the liver, so those who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks daily must consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. This medicine can rarely cause severe skin reactions; if you develop a rash or blisters, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. The maximum daily dose of acetaminophen in this medication should not exceed 4,000 mg, and it should not be used in conjunction with other acetaminophen-containing medications to prevent liver damage. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or have peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney disease, impaired heart function, or a history of aspirin asthma should not take it. Additionally, it is advisable for individuals taking barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, or consuming alcohol to avoid this medication. Those with liver or kidney diseases, peptic ulcers, blood abnormalities, bleeding tendencies, heart function abnormalities, hypersensitivity, bronchial asthma, elderly, pregnant or nursing individuals, those on warfarin, and those taking lithium or thiazide diuretics must consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If you experience difficulty breathing, facial flushing, hives, severe nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, severe allergic reactions, or bleeding symptoms while using this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare provider. Long-term use of this medication requires regular blood tests and liver function tests, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, dosages should be reduced or discontinued. Children and the elderly should take the minimum effective dose and be monitored for adverse reactions, and concurrent use with other anti-inflammatory analgesics should be avoided. Do not take this medication for more than 10 days for pain or more than 3 days for fever, and if symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, visit a hospital immediately for liver protection treatment even if there are no symptoms. Store this medication in a tightly sealed container, at room temperature, away from children, and do not transfer it to another container to prevent deterioration of the product's quality and misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), severe skin adverse reactions, anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, platelet dysfunction, cyanosis, facial swelling, hypotension,

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• pruritic rash
• rash
• fixed drug eruption
• elevated AST
• elevated ALT
• metabolic acidosis with high anion gap

Drug interactions

This medication should not be used in conjunction with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol, warfarin, lithium, or thiazide diuretics without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure, at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage can effectively maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White, oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP], 30 tablets/bottle