Fast 500 mg Suppository 500mg

Tablet

Pack Size : 5 Tablet x 1 strip

Generics : Paracetamol + Caffeine

Manufacturer : Acme Laboratories Ltd.

Best Price * TK 4.00

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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More Information About - Fast 500 mg Suppository 500mg

Description

Generic Name

Paracetamol

Precaution

Patient w/ chronic alcoholism, known G6PD deficiency, severe hypovolaemia, chronic malnutrition. Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor serum paracetamol levels esp when acute overdosage is suspected and w/ long-term use.

Indication

Fever, Mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic low back pain, Renal stone pain, neuropathic pain, toothache, migraine, postoperative mild to moderate pain.

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pain and burning sensation at inj site. Rarely, hypotension and tachycardia. Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis, acute renal tubular necrosis and hepatotoxicity.

Pregnancy Category

Name : B

Description

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

Mode of Action

Paracetamol exhibits analgesic action by peripheral blockage of pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis by inhibiting the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Its weak anti-inflammatory activity is related to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS.

Interaction

May reduce serum levels w/ anticonvulsants (e.g. phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine). May enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins w/ prolonged use. Accelerated absorption w/ metoclopramide and domperidone. May increase serum levels w/ probenecid. May increase serum levels of chloramphenicol. May reduce absorption w/ colestyramine w/in 1 hr of admin. May cause severe hypothermia w/ phenothiazine.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Drug crosses placenta and can be detected in cord blood, newborn serum, and urine immediately after delivery Increased risk of teratogenic effects not reported following maternal use of drug during pregnancy Use of normal doses during pregnancy not associated with increased risk of miscarriage or still birth; however, increase in fetal death or spontaneous abortion may be seen with maternal overdose if treatment delayed Wheezing and asthma in early childhood associated with frequent maternal use of drug during pregnancy Lactation Drug is excreted in milk; in general, breastfeeding is generally acceptable if relative infant dose (RID) is <10%; avoid breastfeeding when RID>25%

Adult Dose

Oral Mild to moderate pain and fever Tablet Adult: 1 - 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) daily Extended Release (XR) Tablet Adults: 2 tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours). Syrup/Suspension: Adults: 4-8 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily; Rectal Suppository Adults: 500 mg-1 g every 4-6 hours to a maximum of 4 g daily.

Child Dose

Oral Mild to moderate pain and fever Tablet Children (6 - 12 years) : 1/2 to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily Extended Release (XR) Tablet Children over 12 years: 2 tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours). Syrup Mild to moderate pain and fever Children: 3 months - <1 year : 60 - 120 mg (1/2 - 1 measuring spoonful), 1 - 5 years : 1 - 2 measuring spoonful 6 - 12 years : 2 - 4 measuring spoonful Children: 2 months: 60 mg (1/2 measuring spoonful) for post immunization pyrexia; Paediatric Drops Mild to moderate pain and fever Children Up to 3 months: 0.5 ml (40 mg) 4 to 11 months: 1.0 ml (80 mg) 1 to <2 years: 1.5 ml (120 mg) 2 to 3 years: 2 ml (160mg) 4 to 5 years: 3 ml (240 mg) Dose can be repeated, every 4 hours. Rectal Mild to moderate pain and fever Suppository Children: 3 months-<1 year: 60-125 mg 1-<5 years: 125-250 mg 5-12 years: 250-500 mg These doses may be repeated every 4-6 hours as necessary (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). Children over 12 years: 500 mg-1 g every 4-6 hours to a maximum of 4 g daily. Post-immunisation pyrexia Child: 2-3 mth 60 mg. If necessary, a 2nd dose may be given after 4-6 hr.

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

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