
Key information summary
Efficacy & effects
This medication is effective in alleviating various types of pain, such as headaches, toothaches, and joint pain. It can also be used for pain after tooth extraction or due to trauma, as well as neuralgia, lower back pain, and muscle pain. Additionally, it helps with common pains such as menstrual cramps or sprains. It also improves symptoms through its antipyretic action during chills or fever. Therefore, this medication is used for several types of pain and fever.
Dosage
For ages 11 to under 15 years: 2/3 packet at a time up to three times daily. For ages 7 to under 11 years: 1/2 packet at a time up to three times daily. For ages 3 to under 7 years:
Precautions
This medication may burden the liver, so those who regularly consume more than three drinks per day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. Occasionally, serious skin rashes or allergic reactions may appear after taking this medication, so if any unusual symptoms occur on the skin, immediately discontinue use and consult a specialist. This medication contains acetaminophen, and exceeding the maximum daily dosage can lead to liver damage, so it should not be taken with other products containing acetaminophen. Individuals with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication. Those who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, have previously experienced asthma from taking this or similar medications, and infants under 3 months of age should not take it. It is advisable not to take other antipyretic analgesics, cold medicines, or sedatives during treatment. Children with chickenpox or suspected influenza, those with allergies, individuals with liver or kidney diseases, elderly patients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those taking other medications must consult a specialist before taking this.
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, dizziness, swelling, abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, fever, rash, redness, itching, joint pain, pruritus, high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA)
Interactions
For ages 15 and older: 1 packet at a time up to three times daily. Avoid taking on an empty stomach and maintain an interval of at least 4 hours between doses.