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Paracap

Paracap

paracetamol

Manufacturer:

Masa Lab

Distributor:

Masa Lab
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Paracetamol
Indications/Uses
Analgesic & antipyretic.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1-2 tab every 4-6 hr. Childn 6-12 yr ½-1 tab every 4-6 hr. Max: 325 mg: 12 tab/24 hr, 500 mg: 8 tab/24 hr.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Special Precautions
Not to be used for muscular pain relief due to overload working; >5 days. Renal impairment or liver disease.
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Adverse Reactions
Rash; increased Cl, uric acid & glucose, decreased Na, bicarbonate & Ca; anemia, blood dyscrasias (eg, neutropenia, pancytopenia, leukopenia); increased bilirubin & alkaline phosphatase; increased ammonia, nephrotoxicity w/ chronic overdose, analgesic nephropathy.
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Drug Interactions
Increased effect/toxicity w/ barbiturates, carbamazepine, hydantoins, INH, rifampin, chronic ethanol abuse. Increased hepatotoxic potential w/ sulfinpyrazone. Enhanced effect of warfarin. Decreased effect w/ barbiturates, carbamazepine, hydantoins, rifampin. Decreased analgesic effect w/ sulfinpyrazone. Decreased absorption w/ cholestyramine & food. Increased risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity w/ ethanol. Decreased levels w/ St John's wort.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics
ATC Classification
N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Paracap tab 325 mg
Packing/Price
1000's;50 × 10's
Form
Paracap tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
1 × 10 × 10 × 10's;1 × 10 × 10's;1 × 100 × 10's;1 × 100's;1 × 50 × 10's;1 × 50's;3 × 10's
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