CALPOL Paracetamol 250mg / 5mL Suspension 120mL Orange
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours.
Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
Do not take for more than 3 days without asking the doctor.
Dose may be based on weight or age; use weight if it is known, otherwise use age: See table.
Maximum Daily Dosage: 60 mg/kg presented in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg throughout the 24 hour period.
Use the smallest dose that patient needs to treat the symptoms and use the medicine for the shortest period of time necessary.
Missed dose: If fever/pain persists, give the missed dose and ensure 4 hours interval before giving the next dose.
Overdosage
When patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: Immediate medical management is required in the event of overdose, even if symptoms of overdose are not present.
Administration of N-acetylcysteine or methionine may be required.
If overdose is confirmed or suspected, seek immediate advice from the Poison Centre and go to the nearest Emergency Medical Centre for management and expert treatment.
Administration
Contraindications
Special Precautions
If child has been diagnosed with liver or kidney impairment, seek medical advice before giving the medication.
Check with the doctor before use if patient: has liver or kidney problems or is underweight or malnourished.
Patient may need to avoid using this product altogether or limit the amount of paracetamol that the patient takes if the patient has a severe infection as this may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis.
In patients with glutathione depleted states such as sepsis, the use of Paracetamol may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis.
Signs of metabolic acidosis include: deep, rapid, difficult breathing; feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting); loss of appetite.
When to consult a doctor: If patient has any difficulties or do not understand the instructions ask a doctor or pharmacist.
If symptoms persist seek medical advice.
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Should not be used with other Paracetamol containing products.
Caution For Usage
Storage
Keep out of direct light exposure.
Action
Pharmacokinetics: Paracetamol is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Binding to the plasma proteins is minimal at therapeutic concentrations. Paracetamol is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine mainly as glucuronide and sulfate conjugates. Less than 5% is excreted as unmodified paracetamol.
MedsGo Class
Features
- Paracetamol
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