Para-AL 120 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
Title
Para-AL 120 mg/5 ml Suspension
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Pain Relief
Description
Para-AL is indicated for fever, common cold and influenza, headache, toothache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain and more. It has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. It is available in tablet, extended-release tablet, syrup/suspension, suppository, and paediatric drop forms.
Indications
- Fever relief
- Headache relief
- Toothache relief
- Myalgia relief
- Post-operative pain relief
- Rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain relief
Pharmacology
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Acts primarily in the CNS
- Increases pain threshold by inhibiting COX enzymes
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage for adult
- Tablet dosage for children (6-12 years)
- Extended-release tablet dosage for adults & children over 12 years
- Syrup/suspension dosage for children under 3 months
- Suppository dosage for adults & children over 12 years
- Paediatric drop dosage for children (Upto 3 months)
- Fast-acting tablets with actizorb technology dosage for adults and children aged 12 years and over
Interaction
Diminished ability to metabolize when taken with barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, or 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
- Skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
Epidemiological studies show no ill effects in recommended dosage. Excreted in breast milk in not clinically significant amount.
Precautions & Warnings
- Advised for patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose is greater in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Not to be taken concurrently with other Para-AL-containing products
Overdose Effects
- Liver damage possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more
- Symptoms include pallor, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
- Immediate treatment is essential in the management of Para-AL overdose
Therapeutic Class
Non-opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
Dry place away from light and heat, out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C8H9NO2
- Chemical Structure: Image provided
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