Indications/Uses
For fever reduction.
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains such as toothache, headache, backache menstrual cramps, muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, and pain associated with the common cold and flu.
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains such as toothache, headache, backache menstrual cramps, muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, and pain associated with the common cold and flu.
Dosage/Direction for Use
This medicine should be taken orally every 4 hours, as needed for pain and/or fever, or, as directed by a doctor (see table).
A child should not exceed 5 doses in each 24-hour period.
An adult should not take more than 4 g in each 24-hour period.
Chew before swallowing.
Do not use continuously for more than 5 days at a time unless directed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, give the next dose if still needed for pain and/or fever and the subsequent dose every 4 hours thereafter.
Do not double the dose.
An adult should not take more than 4 g in each 24-hour period.
Chew before swallowing.
Do not use continuously for more than 5 days at a time unless directed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, give the next dose if still needed for pain and/or fever and the subsequent dose every 4 hours thereafter.
Do not double the dose.
Overdosage
Overdosage of Paracetamol usually involves 4 phases with the following signs and symptoms: I. Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and excessive sweating.
II. Right upper abdominal pain or tenderness, liver enlargement which may be characterized by abdominal discomfort of "feeling full", elevated bilirubin and liver enzyme concentrations, prolongation of prothrombin time, and occasionally decreased urine output.
III. Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, and malaise recur and signs of liver (e.g., jaundice) and possibly kidney failure.
IV. Recovery or progression to fatal complete liver failure.
If more than the recommended dosage has been given, consult a doctor or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is important for adults as well as for children even if the patient do not notice any signs or symptoms.
II. Right upper abdominal pain or tenderness, liver enlargement which may be characterized by abdominal discomfort of "feeling full", elevated bilirubin and liver enzyme concentrations, prolongation of prothrombin time, and occasionally decreased urine output.
III. Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, and malaise recur and signs of liver (e.g., jaundice) and possibly kidney failure.
IV. Recovery or progression to fatal complete liver failure.
If more than the recommended dosage has been given, consult a doctor or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is important for adults as well as for children even if the patient do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Chew well before swallowing.
Contraindications
If the patient is allergic to Paracetamol or to any other ingredient in the product.
Avoid long-term use of Paracetamol in patients with anemia or with heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease.
Avoid long-term use of Paracetamol in patients with anemia or with heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease.
Special Precautions
Liver Warning: This product contains Paracetamol. Severe liver damage may occur if: An adult takes more than 4 g in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount; A child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount; Taken with other medicines containing Paracetamol (or Acetaminophen); An adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product.
Do not use with any other medicine containing Paracetamol (prescription or nonprescription). If the patient is not sure whether a medicine contains Paracetamol, ask a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if the patient has liver disease.
Ask a doctor before use if the patient is taking Warfarin, a blood thinning medicine.
When to consult a doctor: Consult a doctor promptly if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting.
Consult a doctor before use if the patient is phenylketonuric. This product contains Phenylalanine as one of the metabolites of aspartame.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, consult the doctor before use.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: New symptoms occur; Redness or swelling is present; Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days; Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
Do not use with any other medicine containing Paracetamol (prescription or nonprescription). If the patient is not sure whether a medicine contains Paracetamol, ask a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if the patient has liver disease.
Ask a doctor before use if the patient is taking Warfarin, a blood thinning medicine.
When to consult a doctor: Consult a doctor promptly if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting.
Consult a doctor before use if the patient is phenylketonuric. This product contains Phenylalanine as one of the metabolites of aspartame.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, consult the doctor before use.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: New symptoms occur; Redness or swelling is present; Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days; Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
Adverse Reactions
Paracetamol when taken within the recommended dose and duration of treatment, has low incidence of side effects.
Skin rashes and minor stomach and intestinal disturbances have been reported.
Skin rashes and minor stomach and intestinal disturbances have been reported.
Drug Interactions
Medicines which stimulate the enzymes responsible for the metabolic activation of Paracetamol such as medicines for convulsion (e.g., Phenobarbital) may increase susceptibility to the harmful effects to the liver.
Warfarin, a blood thinning medicine; an increase in the International Normalized Ratio (INR), which may serve as a sign of increased risk for bleeding, may be observed when using Paracetamol and Warfarin at the same time. Paracetamol increases the anticoagulation effect of Warfarin.
Warfarin, a blood thinning medicine; an increase in the International Normalized Ratio (INR), which may serve as a sign of increased risk for bleeding, may be observed when using Paracetamol and Warfarin at the same time. Paracetamol increases the anticoagulation effect of Warfarin.
Storage
Do not store above 30°C.
MedsGo Class
Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics
Features
Brand
Kiddilets
Full Details
Dosage Strength
120 mg
Drug Ingredients
- Paracetamol
Drug Packaging
Chewable Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Paracetamol
Dosage Form
Chewable Tablet
Registration Number
DRHR-1160
Drug Classification
Household Remedy (HR)
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