Qualitative & Quantitative Composition

Each uncoated tablet contains Paracetamol I.P. 500 mg.

Dosage Form

Oral Tablets

Therapeutic indications

Analgesic and Antipyretic.

Dosage and administration

  • Age 4-5 years , Avg. Weight 16-19 kgs = ½ Tablet
  • Age 6-8 years , Avg. Weight 20-26 kgs = ½ Tablet
  • Age 9-10 years , Avg. Weight 27-34 kgs = ½ Tablet
  • Age 11-18 years , Avg. Weight 35 – 55 kgs = 1 Tablet
  • Age above 18 years , Avg. Weight 56-65 kgs = 1½ Tablets
  • Age above 18 years , Avg. Weight 66-75 kgs = 1½ Tablets
  • Age above 18 years , Avg. Weight 76-85 kgs = 2 Tablets
  • Age above 18 years , Avg. Weight >86 kgs = 2 Tablets
– Give every 4-6 hours as needed, no more than 4 times in 24 hours
– Do not take with any other paracetamol containing products
– If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age

As directed by physician

Contra-indications

Should not use if allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients in the product.

Warnings and Precautions

While generally safe for use at recommended doses (1,000 mg per single dose and up to 4,000 mg per day for adults, up to 2,000 mg per day if drinking alcohol), acute overdoses of paracetamol can cause potentially fatal liver damage and, in rare individuals, a normal dose can do the same; the risk is heightened by alcohol consumption.

Drug interactions

Consult with doctor if patient is taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, Especially: warfarin, metoclopramide or domperidone, colestyramine and imatinib.

Pregnancy & lactation

Category B

Undesirable effects/side effects

Like all medicines, can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Possible side effects are nausea, allergic reactions, skin rashes, acute renal tubular necrosis, blood dyscrasias (e.g. thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis); and liver damage

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