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Tamifen 8-Hour Extended Release Tablets (Acetaminophen)

Tamifen 8-Hour Extended Release Tablets (Acetaminophen)

OTC medicationTablet
Ingredient · strength
Acetaminophen›325mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)킵스바이오파마
Appearance
White oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201707307 · Approved 2017.09.28 · Insurance code 693201820

Summary

Main use
Fever reduction and relief from cold symptoms (pain, headache)
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
Adults aged 12 and older: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.
Children's dosage
Children aged 12 and older: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)킵스바이오파마

Efficacy & effects

Fever reduction and relief from cold symptoms (pain, headache)

  • Fever reduction
  • pain from colds
  • headache
  • toothache
  • muscle pain
  • low back pain
  • menstrual pain
  • joint pain
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This medication is effective in reducing fever and is used to relieve pain and headaches caused by the common cold, toothaches, muscle aches, lower back pain, menstrual pain, and joint pain.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults aged 12 and older: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 and older: Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.

Precautions

This medication may impose a burden on the liver, so individuals who consume more than three alcoholic drinks daily should definitely consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If severe rash, blisters, or allergic reactions appear during medication, stop taking it immediately and consult healthcare professionals. As this medication contains acetaminophen, exceeding the maximum daily dose may cause liver damage; therefore, it should not be taken with other acetaminophen-containing medications. Individuals with hypersensitivity, peptic ulcers, severe liver, kidney, or heart diseases, or a history of aspirin-induced asthma should not take this medication. This is an extended-release formulation; do not crush, chew, or dissolve the tablet but swallow it whole. Individuals with a history of liver or kidney diseases, bleeding tendencies, asthma, elderly individuals, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult healthcare professionals before use. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, generalized rash, severe nausea, vomiting, or skin rash occur during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Those on long-term medication should regularly undergo blood tests and liver function tests; if abnormalities arise, the dosage should be adjusted or discontinued. If this medication is taken in excess, even without symptoms, seek hospital care immediately for liver protective treatment. When storing, keep it in a sealed container at a cool room temperature away from children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, anaphylactoid symptoms (hypersensitivity-like symptoms: difficulty breathing, widespread redness, angioedema, hives, etc.), asthma attacks, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin shedding, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, mucocutaneous syndrome, severe dermatological adverse reactions

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic (itchy) rash, rash, fixed rash, elevated AST, elevated ALT, thrombocytopenia, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, platelet function impairment (prolonged bleeding time), cyanosis, facial swelling, sweating, hypotension, metabolic acidosis with high anion gap, chronic liver necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, nephrotoxicity, liver, kidney, myocardial necrosis

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with other NSAIDs, barbiturates, or tricyclic antidepressants. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking with warfarin, lithium, or thiazide diuretics.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with alcohol.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help preserve the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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