Astapen MR Tablets (Acetaminophen)

Adult dosage

Children aged 12 years and older and adults should take 2 tablets every 8 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 years and older should take 2 tablets every 8 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.

This medication can put a strain on the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than 3 drinks of alcohol per day should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Rarely, serious skin reactions may occur during treatment; if a rash or allergic symptoms appear, you should immediately discontinue use and consult a professional. Those who are allergic to this medication or have peptic ulcers, severe blood disorders, liver impairment, kidney impairment, or congestive heart failure should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals with a history of aspirin-induced asthma, those taking certain medications, and individuals under the age of 12 who have consumed alcohol should not take this medication. During treatment, care should be taken to avoid overlapping the acetaminophen component of this medication with other medications, and the tablets should be swallowed whole without crushing or chewing. Individuals with liver or kidney issues, peptic ulcers, blood disorders, bleeding tendencies, heart failure, asthma, the elderly, pregnant or nursing individuals, and those taking certain medications should consult a professional before using this medication. If serious allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, rash, severe gastrointestinal disturbances, or symptoms of liver or kidney function abnormalities occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare personnel. This medication is intended for symptomatic relief, and regular check-ups are necessary with long-term use. Taking it with other analgesics should be avoided. In particular, children and the elderly should take the minimal effective dose and be monitored for adverse reactions. In case of overdosing, even if no symptoms are present, quickly visit a hospital for appropriate treatment, as medication may be required to protect the liver. Store in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is advisable to keep it at a cool room temperature between 1℃ and 30℃. This storage method will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylactic reaction, mucosal skin syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized pustular rash, severe swelling with increased blood pressure, shock, asthma attacks, skin rash, severe allergic reactions.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pruritic rash, rash, fixed drug eruption, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, impaired platelet function (prolonged bleeding time), cyanosis, facial edema, sweating, hypotension, gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcers, perforation, chronic liver necrosis, acute pancreatitis, chronic hepatitis, nephrotoxicity, elevated AST and ALT in the hepatobiliary system.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering and is best kept at a cool room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy for a long period.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle