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Rapiron Dry Syrup (Acetaminophen)

OTC medicationSyrup경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Acetaminophen›40g / 100g
Manufacturer / importer
안국약품(주)
Appearance
Dry syrup with white granules
Packaging
300g
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201503838 · Notified 2015.06.12

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.06.12. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Relief of cold (fever, pain) and pain (headache, neuralgia)
Who takes it
Children
Child dose
Children under 12 years old should take the recommended dose every 4-6 hours as needed. This medication should be suspended before use and taken at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible. A total of 5 times a day (75

Ingredients

Manufacturer
안국약품(주)

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 medicine is effective for fever and pain due to cold, headache, neuralgia, muscle pain, menstrual pain, and sprain pain. It is also used for toothache, joint pain, and rheumatic pain to help alleviate various pains. Therefore, it is used to improve various types of pain and inflammatory symptoms.

How to take

Child dose

Children under 12 years old should take the recommended dose every 4-6 hours as needed. This medication should be suspended before use and taken at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible. A total of 5 times a day (75

Precautions

This medication contains acetaminophen, which has antipyretic and analgesic effects. Individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication, as combining it with alcohol can cause serious liver damage. This medicine contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which breaks down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. After taking acetaminophen, there can rarely be serious skin reactions. If you experience skin rash or allergic symptoms, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. The maximum daily dosage of this medication should not exceed 4,000mg and should not be taken with other medications containing acetaminophen. Overdose significantly increases the risk of liver damage. The following individuals should not take this medication: Those allergic to the medicine or with peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, significantly impaired liver or kidney function, Those with reduced heart function, aspirin-sensitive asthma, those taking specific medications, those who have consumed alcohol, And those with genetic problems such as lactose intolerance. Patients with liver, kidney issues, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, heart problems, asthma, elderly people, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 2 years of age Should definitely consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If you experience symptoms such as severe allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, skin rash, bleeding, nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal bleeding while taking this medication, You should stop immediately and consult medical personnel. For long-term use, regular blood tests and liver function tests must be performed, and dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary if abnormalities are found. Children and the elderly should take the minimum effective dose possible and monitor the condition closely. This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, and kept out of reach of children. It is safest to keep it in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty in breathing, cold sweat, pallor, vascular swelling, anaphylactic reactions, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic symptoms, asthma attacks, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, skin rashes, mucocutaneous syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, rashes, severe skin adverse reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice), liver damage, shock, severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • pruritic (itchy) rash
  • rash
  • fixed rash
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • chronic hepatitis
  • acute pancreatitis
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  • nephrotoxicity
  • decreased platelet function
  • thrombocytopenia
  • granulocytopenia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • methemoglobinemia
  • prolonged bleeding time
  • hypotension
  • chronic necrosis
  • nephrotoxicity
  • myocardial necrosis
  • infertility

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Dry syrup with white granules

Package unit

300g

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