Parafol 120 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | United pharmaceuticals ltd |
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
- Rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain
- Stiffness of joints
Pharmacology
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Acts in the CNS
- Increases pain threshold
- Inhibits COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes
- Prostaglandin synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet
- Extended Release Tablet
- Syrup/Suspension
- Suppository
- Paediatric Drop
- Actizorb technology
Interaction
- Diminished ability to metabolize with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
- Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol ingestion
- Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives induce liver enzymes
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
- Excreted in breast milk in insignificant amount
Precautions & Warnings
- Severe renal or hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Not to exceed stated dose
- Avoid concurrent use with other Parafol-containing products
- Use only when clearly necessary
Overdose Effects
- Liver damage from 10g or more ingestion
- Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis
- Hepatic failure, encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, and death in severe poisoning
- Immediate treatment with activated charcoal, plasma Parafol concentration measurement, N-acetylcysteine treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Non-opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
- Keep in 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 Parafol 120 mg/5 ml Suspension
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- Possible side effects
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- Effectiveness with food
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- Avoidance of specific foods or drinks
- Optimal dosage
- Co-administration with other medications
- Classification as an NSAID drug
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