Fast 120 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Paracetamol
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Fast 80 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Fever
  • Common cold
  • Influenza
  • Headache
  • Toothache
  • Earache
  • Myalgia
  • Neuralgia
  • Dysmenorrhoea
  • Sprains
  • Colic pain
  • Back pain
  • Post-operative pain
  • Postpartum pain
  • Inflammatory pain
  • Post vaccination pain
  • Rheumatic pain
  • Osteoarthritic pain
  • Joint stiffness

Pharmacology

  • Analgesic properties
  • Antipyretic properties
  • Weak anti-inflammatory activity
  • Action in the CNS
  • Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes
  • Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for adults
  • Dosage for children (6-12 years)
  • Extended release tablet dosage for adults & children over 12 years
  • Syrup/suspension dosage for different age groups
  • Suppository dosage for different age groups
  • Paediatric drop dosage for different age groups
  • Tablet with actizorb technology dosage for adults and children
  • Fast acting and safe analgesic
  • Maximum daily dosage

Interaction

  • Diminished ability to metabolize with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
  • Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol overdosage
  • Effects of 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

  • No ill effects in recommended dosage during pregnancy
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • No clinically significant excretion

Precautions & Warnings

  • Severe renal or severe hepatic impairment
  • Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
  • Use by prescribed patient only
  • Avoid concurrent use with other Fast-containing products

Overdose Effects

  • Possible liver damage in adults with large doses
  • Risk factors for liver damage
  • Symptoms of overdose
  • Immediate treatment is essential
  • Treatment with activated charcoal
  • Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
  • Consideration for oral Methionine

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 about Fast 120 mg/5 ml Suspension

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  • Concurrent use with antibiotics
  • Classification as an NSAID drug
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