Xcel Plus 500 mg+65 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.35 (20 x 10: ৳ 470.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 23.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol caffeine |
| Company | Aci limited |
Indications
- Headache
- Migraine
- Toothache
- Neuralgia
- Feverishness
- Period pain
- Sore throat
- Backache
- Reduce temperature
- Aches and pain of colds and flu
Pharmacology
- Combination of Paracetamol and Caffeine
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Increases solubility of Paracetamol
- Increases transmembrane permeation of Paracetamol
- Increases pain threshold and tolerance of pain
- Raises vessel tone in the brain
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours
- Maximum dose: 8 tablets daily
- Not recommended for children below 12 years
Interaction
- Reduces serum levels with anticonvulsants
- Enhances anticoagulant effect of warfarin
- Accelerated absorption with metoclopramide and domperidone
- May increase serum levels with probenecid
- May reduce absorption with colestyramine within 1 hr of admin
- May cause severe hypothermia with phenothiazine
Contraindications
- Severe renal function impairment
- Hepatic disease
- Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or caffeine
Side Effects
- Mild side effects
- Haematological reactions
- Pancreatitis
- Skin rashes
- Other allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Consultation required during pregnancy
- Safe during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Given cautiously in patients with hepatic or renal failure
- Avoid in patients taking other hepatotoxic medication
- Avoid prolonged use without consulting a physician
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of Paracetamol overdose
- Liver damage
- Abnormalities of glucose metabolism
- Metabolic acidosis
Therapeutic Class
- Non opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children