Panol 120 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Paracetamol |
Company | Virgo pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
Panol 120 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Non Opioid Analgesics
- Medication
Description
Panol 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 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
- Myalgia
- Neuralgia
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Sprains
- Colic pain
- Post-operative pain
- Postpartum pain
- Inflammatory pain
- Post vaccination pain
- Rheumatic pain
- Osteoarthritic pain
- Pharmacology:
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Acts primarily in the CNS
- Dosage & Administration:
- Tablet dosage for adults
- Tablet 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
- Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology dosage for adults and children (aged 12 years and over)
- Interaction:
- Diminished ability to metabolize with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
- Increased hepatotoxicity with 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
- Other allergic reactions
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- No ill effects in recommended dosage during pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk in non-clinically significant amount
- Safe for breastfeeding
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Administration in severe renal or severe hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Not to exceed the stated dose
- Not to be used concurrently with other Panol-containing products
- Overdose Effects:
- Possible liver damage in adults
- Liver damage with specific risk factors
- Symptoms of overdose
- Immediate treatment required
- Use of activated charcoal
- Use of N-acetylcysteine
- Use of oral Methionine
- Therapeutic Class: Non opioid analgesics
- Storage Conditions:
- Keep in a dry place
- Keep away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular formula: C8H9NO2
- Chemical structure image
- Commonly Asked Questions:
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- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Usage with or without food
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