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Indications/Uses
Paracetamol is given by mouth or as a rectal suppository for mild to moderate pain and for fever. Paracetamol is often the analgesic or antipyretic of choice especially in patients in whom salicylates or other NSAIDs are contraindicated. Such patients include asthmatics or those with a history of peptic ulcer, or children in whom salicylates are contraindicated because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Dosage/Direction for Use
The usual adult dose by mouth is 0.5 to 1 g every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g daily. Usual doses in children are: under 3 months, 10 mg per kg body weight (reduce to 5 mg per kg if jaundiced); 3 months to 1 year, 60 mg to 120 mg; 1 to 5 years, 120 to 250 mg; 6 to 12 years, 250 to 500 mg. These doses may be given every 4 hours to 6 hours when necessary up to maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours. For post-immunisation pyrexia, a dose of 60 mg has been recommended for children 2 to 3 months of age. A second dose may be given after four to six hours; if the pyrexia persists after the dose, the parent should seek medical device. Rectal doses for adults and children over 12 years of age are 0.5 to 1 g. Rectal doses in younger children are: 1 to 5 years, 125 to 250 mg; 6 to 12 years, 250 to 500 mg. Doses may be administered up to 4 times daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adverse Reactions
Side effects of paracetamol are rare and usually mild, although haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Skin rashes and other hypersentivity reactions occur occasionally. Overdosage with paracetamol can result in severe liver damage and sometimes acute renal tubular necrosis. Prompt treatment with acetylcysteine or methionine is essential.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
MedsGo Class
Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics
Features
Dosage
500 mg
Ingredients
- Paracetamol
Packaging
Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Paracetamol
Registration Number
DRP-1835
Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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