D-Cetamol 120 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Paracetamol |
Company | Decent pharma laboratories ltd |
Title
- D-Cetamol
Categories
- Medicine
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Non-opioid
Description
D-Cetamol is indicated for fever, common cold and influenza, headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain and post vaccination pain in children. It is also indicated for rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain and stiffness of joints. Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting both isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes involved in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Paracetamol is a para aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Paracetamol is one of the most widely used, safest and fast acting analgesic. It is well tolerated and free from various side effects of aspirin.
Attributes
- Indications:
- Fever
- Common cold
- Influenza
- Headache
- Toothache
- Earache
- Bodyache
- Myalgia
- Neuralgia
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Sprains
- Colic pain
- Back pain
- Post-operative pain
- Postpartum pain
- Inflammatory pain
- Post vaccination pain in children
- Rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain
- Stiffness of joints
- Pharmacology:
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Acts primarily in the CNS
- Increases pain threshold
- Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes
- Dosage & Administration:
- Tablet
- Extended Release Tablet
- Syrup/Suspension
- Suppository
- Paediatric Drop
- Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology
- Variety of dosages for different age groups
- Interaction:
- Diminished ability with barbiturates
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Alcohol
- Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives
- Contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
- Side Effects:
- Mild side effects
- Haematological reactions
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leucopenia
- Pancytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
- Skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- Excretion in breast milk
- No clinically significant amount
- Not contraindicated for breastfeeding
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Severe renal or severe hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose
- Non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Avoid concurrent use of other D-Cetamol-containing products
- Overdose Effects:
- Liver damage
- Symptoms of overdose
- Immediate treatment essential
- Use of activated charcoal
- Plasma D-Cetamol concentration measurement
- Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Symptomatic management of serious hepatic dysfunction
- Therapeutic Class:
- Non opioid analgesics
- Storage Conditions:
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
- Chemical Structure image
- Common Questions:
- Uses of D-Cetamol
- Side Effects
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Usage with food
- Duration of use
- Food or drink restrictions
- Recommended dose
- Usage with other medications
- Usage with antibiotics
- NSAID classification
- Quick Tips