Acetylsalicylic Acid

Adult dose

For individuals aged 15 years and older, take 1 packet as a single dose, up to 3 times a day, avoiding taking it on an empty stomach. The interval between doses should be more than 4 hours.

This medication may put stress on the liver, so individuals who regularly consume more than three glasses of alcohol per day must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. During the course of taking this medication, serious skin rashes or blistering may occur; if these symptoms appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a professional. Caution must be taken not to exceed the maximum daily dosage due to the presence of acetaminophen, and it should not be taken in conjunction with other acetaminophen-containing products. Individuals who have had allergic reactions to this medication or have experienced asthma, infants under 3 months of age, and those with certain genetic lactose intolerance diseases should not take this medication. Combining with other antipyretic analgesics, cold medications, or sedatives should be avoided. Children suspected of having chickenpox or influenza, individuals with allergic predispositions, those with liver, kidney, or heart diseases, elderly patients, and pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult a professional before taking this medication. If any adverse symptoms such as skin rash, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or swelling occur after administration, discontinue use immediately and inform medical personnel. In general, it should not be administered to children under 2 years of age except in special circumstances; it is important to adhere to the proper administration and dosage and not to use it for long periods. Alcohol should not be consumed while taking this medication, as the risk of side effects may increase when taken with certain drugs. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, in a tightly closed container away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place, and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, cold sweat, paleness → shock (anaphylactic) symptoms
• Severe rash, blistering, skin peeling with high fever, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes → Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) serious skin reactions
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack → asthma
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe malaise → hepatic dysfunction

Mild side effects

• Rash
• redness
• itching
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• dizziness
• swelling
• hypertonic metabolic acidosis (HAGMA)

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a light-blocking airtight container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White powder

Package unit

600 mg/packet [(1 packet x 28)]