Depyrin 500 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 1.20 (50 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 12.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Paracetamol
Company Delta pharma ltd
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Indications

  • Fever
  • Common cold and 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 and osteoarthritic pain
  • Stiffness of joints

Pharmacology

  • Analgesic properties
  • Antipyretic properties
  • Weak anti-inflammatory activity
  • Acts primarily in the CNS
  • Increases pain threshold
  • Inhibits COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes
  • Prostaglandin (PG) synthesis inhibition

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet for adult dosage
  • Tablet for children (6-12 years) dosage
  • Extended release tablet for adults and children over 12 years dosage
  • Syrup/suspension dosage for various age groups
  • Suppository dosage for different age groups
  • Paediatric drop dosage
  • Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology dosage

Interaction

  • Diminished ability to metabolize with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol
  • Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol
  • Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives may prevent attainment of therapeutic levels

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 shown in human pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk in not clinically significant amount
  • No contraindication for breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Administration caution in severe renal or severe hepatic impairment
  • Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
  • Advice against concurrent use of other Paracetamol-containing products

Overdose Effects

  • Possible liver damage with higher doses
  • Symptoms of overdose
  • Immediate treatment essential
  • Use of activated charcoal and N-acetylcysteine for treatment

Therapeutic Class

  • Non-opioid analgesics

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: Link

Common Questions about Depyrin 500 mg Tablet

  • Uses of Depyrin 500 mg Tablet
  • Side Effects of Depyrin 500 mg Tablet
  • Instructions for storage and disposal of Depyrin 500 mg Tablet
  • Administration with or without food
  • Duration of usage for improvement
  • Avoidance of specific food or drink
  • Effectiveness within recommended dose
  • Concurrent use with antibiotics
  • NSAID classification
  • Quick Tips for usage

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