Paracetamol 500mg
Paracetamol is indicated for fever, common cold and influenza, headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain and post vaccination pain in children.
Form: Tablet
Pack Size: 24 pc
Manufacturer: Lazz Pharma
Availability: In Stock
Product Details
Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting both isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes involved in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Paracetamol is a para aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Paracetamol is one of the most widely used, safest and fast acting analgesic. It is well tolerated and free from various side effects of aspirin.
Directions
Tablet: Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily. Children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily. For long term treatment it is wise not to exceed the dose beyond 2.6 gm/day. Extended Release Tablet: Adults & Children over 12 years: Two tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours).The tablet must not be crushed. Syrup/Suspension: Children under 3 months: 10 mg/kg body weight (reduce to 5 mg/kg if jaundiced) 3 to 4 times daily. 3 months to below 1 year: ½ to 1 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. 1-5 years: 1 -2 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. 6-12 years: 2-A teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. Adults: 4-8 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. Suppository: Children 3-12 months: 60-120 mg,4 times daily. Children 1-5 years: 125-250 mg 4 times daily. Children 6-12 years: 250-500 mg 4 times daily. Adults & children over 12 years: 0.5-1 gm 4 times daily. Paediatric Drop: Children Upto 3 months: 0.5 ml (40 mg) 4 to 11 months: 1.0 ml (80 mg) 7 to 2 years: 1.5 ml (120 mg). Do not exceed more than 5 dose daily for a maximum of 5 days.
Warnings & Precautions
Care is advised in the administration of Paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease. Do not exceed the stated dose. Patients should be advised not to take other Paracetamol-containing products concurrently. This product should only be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed when clearly necessary.