Dong-A Pharmaceutical Acetaminophen 160mg (Acetaminophen)

Child dose

Children aged 7 to 12 years should take the recommended dose directly on the tongue as needed every 4 to 6 hours without water. Do not exceed 5 times a day (75mg/kg). The dosage based on weight is 10-1

This medication may burden the liver, so individuals who consume several drinks of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. Additionally, if severe rashes, blisters, or allergic reactions occur during the use of this medication, usage should be stopped immediately and medical consultation is required. Care must be taken not to exceed a maximum of 4,000mg of acetaminophen per day, and it should not be taken together with other medications containing acetaminophen. Those allergic to this medication, or those with peptic ulcers, severe liver or kidney disease, heart dysfunction, or a history of certain asthma conditions should not take it. It is also advisable not to take this medication while on certain drugs or consuming alcohol. If there are liver or kidney issues, or for elderly persons, pregnant or nursing women, and children, medical consultation is mandatory before taking this medication. If respiratory distress, severe allergic reactions, blood abnormalities, severe gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rashes, or other unusual symptoms appear during the use of this medication, stop immediately and seek medical help. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted, and dosage adjustment or discontinuation should be considered in case of abnormalities. It is advisable not to take this medication with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and if pain or fever symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately for liver protective treatment, even if there are no symptoms, and it is safest for individuals with lactose intolerance not to take this medication. Store in a tightly sealed container out of reach of children, and it is preferable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pale skin → severe allergic reaction
• High fever accompanied by severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain → severe cutaneous adverse reaction
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic rash, rash, fixed rash, platelet dysfunction (prolonged bleeding time), thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, cyanosis, high anion gap metabolic acidosis, chronic liver necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, renal toxicity, myocardial necrosis, abnormalities in the hepatobiliary system (increased ALT, AST)

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage temperature and environment will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White or pale yellow powder with a grape flavor

Package unit

10 packets/box