Key information summary
Efficacy & effects
This medicine is effective in relieving various types of pain such as headaches, toothaches, and sore throats. It is particularly useful for pain after tooth extraction and for ear, joint, nerve, and muscle pain. It also helps relieve pain from trauma such as shoulder stiffness, bruises, fractures, and sprains. Additionally, it alleviates menstrual pain like dysmenorrhea and has antipyretic effects for chills and fever. It is used to improve various types of pain and fever symptoms.
Dosage
For adults, take one bag per dose, up to two doses a day. Avoid taking it on an empty stomach. The interval between doses should be at least 6 hours.
Precautions
This medication can cause liver damage if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol a day, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. This medication contains acetaminophen, which can occasionally lead to severe skin rashes or allergic reactions; therefore, if a skin rash or hypersensitivity occurs, you must discontinue use immediately. The maximum daily dosage of acetaminophen should not exceed 4000mg, and it should not be taken with other acetaminophen-containing products. People with hypersensitivity to this medication or those who have experienced asthma triggered by it, as well as infants under three months old, should not take it. During treatment, it is advisable not to take other antipyretic analgesics, cold medications, or sedatives together. Children who have or are suspected of having chickenpox or influenza, individuals with allergic tendencies, those with liver or kidney diseases, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. If symptoms such as rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or swelling occur while taking this medication, you should stop use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Especially in cases of severe symptoms like hives, difficulty breathing, severe skin rashes, or jaundice, seek immediate medical assistance. Children under two years old should not take this medication as a rule, and if necessary, they should be evaluated by a doctor. Follow the prescribed dosage and duration carefully, do not use for extended periods, and avoid alcohol consumption while on this medication. Adverse effects may occur when taken in conjunction with specific medications, so if you are taking other drugs, consult a healthcare professional.
Side effects
Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor → shock (anaphylaxis) symptoms Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes → Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack → asthma Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy → liver dysfunction
Interactions
This medication should not be taken with other antipyretic analgesics, cold medications, or sedatives. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if taken with barbiturates or tricyclic antidepressants.