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Tocacet Kids Powder (Acetaminophen)

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Ingredient · strength
Acetaminophen›160mg / 1 packet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)코아팜바이오
Appearance
White or light yellow grape-flavored powder
Packaging
10 packets/box
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202402345 · Notified 2024.09.30

Summary

Main use
Relief of cold (fever, pain) and pain (headache, neuralgia)
Who takes it
Children
Child dose
Children aged 7 to 12 should take the recommended dose as needed, every 4 to 6 hours, directly on the tongue without water. Do not exceed a total of 5 doses a day (75mg/kg). The single dose is based on age and weight.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)코아팜바이오

Efficacy & effects

Relief of cold (fever, pain) and pain (headache, neuralgia)

  • Fever
  • pain
  • headache
  • neuralgia
  • muscle pain
  • menstrual pain
  • sprain pain
  • toothache
  • joint pain
  • rheumatic pain
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This medication is effective for fever and pain caused by colds, headaches, neuralgia, muscle pain, menstrual pain, and sprain pain. It can also be used for toothache and joint pain, providing relief from various types of pain. Taking this medication helps reduce the uncomfortable pain felt in different parts of the body and improve symptoms.

How to take

Child dose

Children aged 7 to 12 should take the recommended dose as needed, every 4 to 6 hours, directly on the tongue without water. Do not exceed a total of 5 doses a day (75mg/kg). The single dose is based on age and weight.

Precautions

This medication may burden the liver, so those who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. During medication, serious skin reactions such as rashes or blisters may occur. If such symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. As it contains acetaminophen, care should be taken not to exceed the maximum daily dose, and it should not be taken with other acetaminophen-containing medications. People with allergic reactions to this medication, those with peptic ulcers or severe liver, kidney, or heart diseases, individuals with a history of aspirin-induced asthma, or those taking certain medications should not use it. Persons with liver or kidney diseases, blood disorders, tendency to bleed, asthma, elderly patients, children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those taking certain medications must consult a professional before use. If symptoms of hypersensitivity such as difficulty breathing, facial flushing, hives, severe nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, or symptoms of liver or kidney dysfunction occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests are recommended, and dose adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary if abnormalities are found. If pain or fever persists or worsens, consult a doctor or pharmacist, and adults should not continue treatment for more than 10 days, and children for more than 5 days without guidance. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not use it. Store it in a closed container in a cool place out of reach of children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions
  • Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions
  • Shortness of breath or difficult breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness, liver abnormalities
  • Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fixed rash, itchy rash, rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, cyanosis, facial swelling, excessive sweating, hypotension, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, perforation, high anion gap metabolic acidosis, chronic hepatic necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, renal toxicity, hepatobiliary abnormalities (elevated AST, elevated ALT)

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. By storing it this way, the effectiveness and safety of the medication can be sustained for a longer duration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White or light yellow grape-flavored powder

Package unit

10 packets/box

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.