Pyrenol XR 665 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Paracetamol
Company Delta pharma ltd
Also available as
Depyrin 500 mg tablet

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 pain
  • Osteoarthritic pain
  • Stiffness of joints

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet:
    • Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily
    • Children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily
  • Extended Release Tablet:
    • Adults & Children over 12 years: Two tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours)
  • Syrup/Suspension:
    • Children under 3 months: 10 mg/kg body weight 3 to 4 times daily
    • Adults: 4-8 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily
  • Suppository:
    • Children 1-5 years: 125-250 mg 4 times daily
    • Adults & children over 12 years: 0.5-1 gm 4 times daily

Interaction

Diminished ability to metabolize large doses with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol

Side Effects

  • Mild side effects
  • Haematological reactions
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Pancreatitis
  • Skin rashes
  • Allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No ill effects in recommended dosage during pregnancy
  • Excretion in breast milk not clinically significant

Precautions & Warnings

Care advised in severe renal or hepatic impairment, hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease

Overdose Effects

Liver damage possible with large doses, symptoms may include pallor, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, abnormal glucose metabolism, metabolic acidosis

Therapeutic Class

Non-opioid analgesics

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
  • Chemical Structure: Image

Common Questions

  • What is Pyrenol XR 665 mg XR Tablet?: A medication for pain and fever
  • Uses: Treatment and prevention of conditions like post immunization pyrexia, menstrual cramps, and fever
  • Side Effects: Allergic reaction, gastric ulcers, fatigue, anemia, nausea, vomiting
  • Storage and Disposal Instructions: Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light, keep away from the reach of children and pets
  • Consumption with Food: Recommended to take with food or milk
  • Avoidance of Other Medications: Do not use OTC for cough, cold, allergy or pain medication without consulting a doctor

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