Prefer 500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.20 (300's pack: ৳ 360.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Paracetamol
Company Marksman pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Fever relief
  • Cold and influenza relief
  • Headache relief
  • Toothache relief
  • Earache relief
  • Bodyache relief
  • Myalgia relief
  • Neuralgia relief
  • Dysmenorrhoea relief
  • Sprains relief
  • Colic pain relief
  • Back pain relief
  • Post-operative pain relief
  • Postpartum pain relief
  • Inflammatory pain relief
  • Post vaccination pain relief
  • Rheumatic pain relief
  • Osteoarthritic pain relief
  • Joint stiffness relief

Pharmacology

  • Analgesic properties
  • Antipyretic properties
  • Weak anti-inflammatory activity
  • Acts in the CNS
  • Increases pain threshold
  • Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1, COX-2, COX-3)

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet for adults: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours
  • Tablet for children (6-12 years)
  • Extended Release Tablet for adults & children over 12 years
  • Syrup/Suspension for various age groups
  • Suppository for different age groups
  • Paediatric Drop for different age groups
  • Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology instructions

Interaction

  • Diminished metabolism with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
  • Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol
  • Chronic ingestion effects on metabolism

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No ill effects in human pregnancy studies
  • Excreted in breast milk in non-clinically significant amount
  • Breastfeeding compatibility

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care for severe renal impairment patients
  • Care for severe hepatic impairment patients
  • Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
  • Avoid concurrent use of other Paracetamol products
  • Patient-specific usage advice

Overdose Effects

  • Liver damage possibility with specific doses
  • Symptoms of overdose
  • Immediate treatment necessity
  • Activated charcoal & N-acetylcysteine use
  • Management beyond 24 hours

Therapeutic Class

  • Non opioid analgesics

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place
  • Keep away from light and heat
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
  • Chemical Structure Image

Common Questions

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  • Dietary restrictions advice

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