Qcet 120 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 20.64
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Qcet 120 mg/5 ml Syrup
Product Category
- Non opioid analgesics
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 & osteoarthritic pain
- Stiffness of joints
Pharmacology
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Acts primarily in the CNS
- Increases pain threshold
- Inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes involved in prostaglandin synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet for adults: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm daily
- Tablet for children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily
- Extended Release Tablet for adults & children over 12 years: Two tablets every 6 to 8 hours, maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours
- Syrup/Suspension for different age groups: Doses ranging from children under 3 months to adults
- Suppository for different age groups: Doses ranging from children 3-12 months to adults & children over 12 years
- Paediatric Drop for different age groups: Doses ranging from children up to 3 months to 7 to 12 years
- Special Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology: Doses for adults and children aged 12 years and over
Interaction
- Diminished ability to metabolize large doses with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
- Alcohol can increase hepatotoxicity of Qcet overdosage
- Chronic ingestion of certain drugs induce liver enzymes and may prevent therapeutic Qcet levels
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
Side Effects
- Mild side effects
- Haematological reactions
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leucopenia
- Pancytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
- Skin rashes
- Other allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No ill effects in human pregnancy based on epidemiological studies
- Excretion in breast milk in not clinically significant
- No contraindications for breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Advice for severe renal or severe hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose is greater in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Patients advised not to take other Qcet-containing products concurrently
- Only for use by the patient for whom it is prescribed
Overdose Effects
- Liver damage possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more
- Symptoms of Qcet overdose in the first 24 hours include pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain
- Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion
- Immediate treatment is essential in the management of Qcet overdose
- Options for treatment including activated charcoal and N-acetylcysteine
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 provided in product information
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