Pyrex XR 665 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Pyrex XR 665 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pain Relief
- Fever Reducer
Description
- Pyrex XR is indicated for fever, common cold and influenza, headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain and post vaccination pain in children. It is also indicated for rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain and stiffness of joints.
- Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity.
- Patients who have taken barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants and alcohol may show diminished ability to metabolise large doses of Pyrex XR.
- It is contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol.
- Side effects of Pyrex XR are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported.
- Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to Paracetamol used in the recommended dosage, but patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use.
- Care is advised in the administration of Pyrex XR to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment.
- Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of Pyrex XR.
- Non opioid analgesics
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
- Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
Color Options
- White
Dose & Administration
- Tablet: Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily.
- Extended Release Tablet: Adults & Children over 12 years: Two tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours).
Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Extended Release Tablet
- Syrup/Suspension
- Suppository
- Paediatric Drop
- Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology
Age Recommendations
- Children (6-12 years)
- Children under 3 months
- 3 months to below 1 year
- 1-5 years
- 6-12 years
- Adults
- Children 3-12 months
- Children 4 to 11 months
- Children 7 to 12 years
- Children aged 12 years and over
Storage Instructions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
Pharmacological Actions
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
Pharmacological Target
- CNS
- Prostaglandin synthesis enzymes
Interactions
- Barbiturates
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Alcohol
- Anticonvulsants
- Oral steroid contraceptives
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
Side Effects
- Haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
- Skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No ill effects in human pregnancy at recommended dosage
- Excreted in breast milk in not clinically significant amount
Precautions
- Severe renal or hepatic impairment
- Overdose hazard in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
Overdose Effects
- Liver damage possible with 10g or more intake
- Symptoms: Pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain
Therapeutic Class
- Non opioid analgesics
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