Napa 120 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Fever
- Common cold
- Influenza
- Headache
- Toothache
- Earache
- 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
- Action in the CNS
- Inhibition of COX-1, COX-2, COX-3 enzymes
- Prostaglandin synthesis
- Para aminophenol derivative
- Fast acting analgesic
- Safety profile
- Well tolerated
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adults
- Tablet dosage for children (6-12 years)
- Extended release tablet dosage for adults and children over 12 years
- Syrup/suspension dosage for children under 3 months
- Syrup/suspension dosage for 3 months to below 1 year
- Syrup/suspension dosage for 1-5 years
- Syrup/suspension dosage for 6-12 years
- Syrup/suspension dosage for adults
- Suppository dosage for children 3-12 months
- Suppository dosage for children 1-5 years
- Suppository dosage for children 6-12 years
- Suppository dosage for adults & children over 12 years
- Paediatric drop dosage for children upto 3 months
- Paediatric drop dosage for 4 to 11 months
- Paediatric drop dosage for 7 to 2 years
- Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology dosage for adults and children (aged 12 years and over)
Interaction
- Diminished ability to metabolize large doses with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
- Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol
- Induction of liver enzymes by chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives
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
- Excretion in breast milk not clinically significant
- No contraindications for breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Severe renal or hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Not to exceed the stated dose
- Avoid concurrent use of other Paracetamol-containing products
- Use only when clearly necessary
Overdose Effects
- Possible liver damage with 10g or more intake in adults
- Lead to liver damage with 5g or more intake with specified risk factors
- Symptoms of Napa overdose
- Immediate treatment essential
- Use of activated charcoal if overdose within 1 hour
- Measurement of plasma Napa concentration
- Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Management of serious hepatic dysfunction 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: C8H9NO2
- Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-860-paracetamol-chemical-structure-JLKHDuG7hxR2MserFZ27.svg
Common Questions about Napa 120 mg/5 ml Syrup
- What is Napa 120 mg/5 ml Syrup?
- Uses of Napa 120 mg/5 ml Syrup
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- Instructions for storage and disposal of Napa 120 mg/5 ml Syrup
- Usage with food for effective action
- Duration of use for improvement
- No specific diet restrictions
- Recommendation against higher than recommended dose
- Consultation before taking other medications
- Usage along with antibiotics
- Classification as a miscellaneous analgesic
- Quick Tips for usage