Mega Acetadol Semi Tablet

Adult dose

Children over 12 years and adults should adjust the dosage based on the level of pain and therapeutic response. A starting dose of 4 tablets is administered, and the dosing interval should be at least 6 hours apart. Do not exceed a maximum of 16 tablets per day. Administer the effective minimum dose for as short a period as possible. Elderly patients usually receive the standard adult dose, but for those over 75 years, it should be administered at intervals of at least 6 hours.

Child dose

Children over 12 years should follow the same dosage guidelines as adults.

This medication may put a strain on the liver, so individuals who regularly consume several drinks of alcohol per day must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. If severe rashes or allergic reactions occur during the use of this medication, it is important to stop taking it immediately and inform healthcare professionals. Due to the risk of seizures, patients with a history of seizures or those taking medications that increase the risk of seizures should use this medication cautiously. This medication can rarely cause life-threatening anaphylaxis, so if allergic symptoms appear, one should visit a medical institution immediately. Patients with severe asthma may experience worsened breathing difficulties when taking this medication, so it should only be used in an environment where professional monitoring is available. The combination of this drug with alcohol or central nervous system depressants can result in severe drowsiness, respiratory depression, and coma, so combination should be avoided or approached with extreme caution. Patients with head injuries or increased intracranial pressure may have worsened symptoms due to respiratory depression when taking this medication, so caution is needed. This medication can cause physical and psychological dependence, so careful monitoring for dependence is necessary with long-term use. Patients with impaired liver function must consult a doctor before taking this medication and should avoid overdosing on acetaminophen. Certain genotypes may metabolize this medication rapidly, leading to severe respiratory depression, in which case dosage adjustments or alternative medications may be necessary. This medication should not be administered to children under 12 years old or adolescents under 18 years old who have undergone tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Patients with sleep apnea may experience worsened symptoms after taking this medication and require continuous monitoring and dosage adjustments as necessary. Elderly patients or those at risk of hyponatremia should be closely monitored for symptoms of hyponatremia while taking this medication. This medication is contraindicated for certain patients, and those with hypersensitivity, severe respiratory depression, head trauma, or central nervous system drug toxicity should not take it. When taken with other central nervous system depressants, this medication can exacerbate respiratory depression and sedation, so the lowest possible dose should be used, and patients must be closely monitored. While taking this medication, drowsiness or dizziness may occur during activities requiring attention, such as driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, serious respiratory depression, seizures, liver damage, etc., may occur, so it is critical to adhere strictly to the dosage and seek immediate emergency treatment in case of overdose. This medication should be stored in a secure place out of the reach of children and care should be taken to prevent misuse or abuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Decreased appetite
• insomnia
• depression
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• dry mouth

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture infiltration. A suitable storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

Pale yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle