Fast One 1000 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Fast One 1000 mg Tablet
Categories
- Pain & Fever Relief
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
Description
Fast One is indicated for 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, rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain and stiffness of joints. It has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity, primarily acting in the CNS by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes involved in prostaglandin synthesis.
Dimensions
N/A
Color options
- White
Dosage instructions
- Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily
- Children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily
- Extended Release Tablet: Adults & children over 12 years - Two tablets every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours)
- Syrup/Suspension: Dosage varies by age group
- Suppository: Dosage varies by age group
- Paediatric Drop: Dosage varies by age group
- Paracetamol tablet with actizorb technology: Dosage varies by age group
Interaction
Patients who have taken barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol may show diminished ability to metabolize large doses of Fast One. Alcohol can increase the hepatotoxicity of Fast One overdosage. Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives may prevent attainment of therapeutic Fast One levels.
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
Side effects
- Mild side effects such as skin rashes and allergic reactions
- Haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis reported occasionally
Pregnancy and lactation
Patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use during pregnancy. Excretion in breast milk is not clinically significant.
Precautions and warnings
Care is advised in the administration of Fast One to patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease. Patients should be advised not to take other Fast One-containing products concurrently.
Overdose effects
Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken large doses of Fast One. Immediate treatment is essential in the management of Fast One overdose. Treatment with activated charcoal should be considered if the overdose has been taken within 1 hour.
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 url: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-860-paracetamol-chemical-structure-JLKHDuG7hxR2MserFZ27.svg
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