Penal 500 San (Acetaminophen)

Key information summary

Efficacy & effects

This medication helps to relieve fever and pain caused by colds. It is also effective for various types of pain such as headaches, neuralgia, muscle pain, menstrual pain, and sprain pain. It can be used for toothaches, joint pain, and rheumatic pain, making it useful for managing multiple types of pain symptoms.

Dosage

Adults aged 12 and older: Take 1-2 sachets at a time, 3-4 times a day (every 4-6 hours); take it directly on the tongue without water as needed. Do not exceed a maximum of 4 grams (8 sachets) per day. This medication should be taken at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible.

Precautions

This medication may burden the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. While taking this medication, there may be rare but serious skin reactions, so if a rash or other hypersensitivity symptoms occur, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Caution should be exercised not to exceed the maximum daily dosage of 4,000mg due to the presence of acetaminophen, and this medication should not be taken with other acetaminophen-containing products. Individuals with allergic reactions to this medication or with conditions such as peptic ulcers, severe blood abnormalities, liver dysfunction, kidney disorders, or reduced heart function should not take this medication. Those taking aspirin for asthma or specific antidepressants, or barbiturates, should also avoid this medication, and individuals with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take it. Individuals with liver or kidney problems, or with a history of peptic ulcers, blood abnormalities, reduced heart function, or asthma should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. It is also safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and individuals taking other medications to consult with a professional before use. If you experience hypersensitivity reactions such as difficulty breathing, facial flushing, rashes, severe nausea, vomiting, skin eruptions, or bleeding while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult healthcare personnel. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be conducted, and if any abnormalities occur, appropriate measures should be taken to reduce or discontinue the dosage. Children and the elderly should only take the minimum necessary dosage and be closely monitored after consumption. Avoid taking this medication concurrently with other anti-inflammatory analgesics, and consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or worsen after 10 days. If an overdose occurs, even if there are no symptoms, you should go to the hospital immediately for liver protective treatment. This medication should be stored in a sealed container, in a safe place at room temperature (1-30℃) out of reach of children. Additionally, do not transfer the medication from its original container to another container; it should always be kept closed to prevent misuse and deterioration of quality.

Side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, dyspnea, asthma attack, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe skin adverse reactions, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, skin-mucosal syndrome, severe allergic reactions, shock, sudden and severe headache

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