Act 120 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

60 ml bottle: ৳ 20.56

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Paracetamol
Company Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd
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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
  • Action in CNS
  • Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes
  • Increase in pain threshold

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage for adults
  • Dosage for children
  • Dosage for different formulations (tablet, extended release tablet, syrup/suspension, suppository, pediatric drop)
  • Dosage limitations and precautions
  • Use of Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology

Interaction

  • Diminished ability due to previous intake of barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
  • Increased hepatotoxicity due to alcohol consumption
  • Induction of liver enzymes by anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in human pregnancy
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Advice of doctor regarding its use

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administration to patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment
  • Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
  • Avoidance of concurrent use of other Paracetamol-containing products
  • Patient-specific necessity

Overdose Effects

  • Possibility of liver damage
  • Symptoms of overdose
  • Immediate treatment essentials
  • Use of activated charcoal
  • Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
  • Management beyond 24 hours from ingestion

Therapeutic Class

  • Non-opioid analgesics

Storage Conditions

  • Dry place
  • Away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular formula
  • Chemical structure

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