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Paraxia

Paraxia

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Therapeutic Group : Anti-inflammatory

Overview:

Paracetamol is a fast acting and safe analgesic with marked antipyretic property. It is specially suitable for patients who, for any reason, cannot tolerate aspirin or other analgesics.

Presentation

Tablet              :           500 mg.

Syrup              :           Bottle containing 60 ml syrup.

Preparation:

Paraxia Tablet: Each tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg.
Paraxia Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Paracetamol BP 120 mg.

Description:

Paraxia (Paracetamol) is a fast acting and safe analgesic with marked antipyretic property. It is specially suitable for patients who, for any reason, cannot tolerate aspirin or other analgesics.

Indications:

• Fever, common cold and influenza.
• Headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, dysmenorrhoea, neuralgia and sprains.
• Colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, chronic pain of cancer, inflammatory pain, post-vaccination pain and fever of children.
• Rheumatism and osteoarthritic pain & stiffness of joints in fingers, hips, knees, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles and top & bottom of the spine.

Dosage & Administrations:

Tablet
Adult: 1 - 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) daily
Children (6 - 12 years) : 1/2 to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily
Syrup
Children: 2 months: 60 mg (1/2 measuring spoonful) for post immunization pyrexia;
Under 3 months (on doctor's advice only) : 10 mg/kg (5 mg/kg if jaundiced)
3 months - 1 year : 60 - 120 mg (1/2 - 1 measuring spoonful),
1 - 5 years : 1 - 2 measuring spoonful
6 - 12 years : 2 - 4 measuring spoonful

Warning & Precautions:

Paracetamol should be given with care to patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Paracetamol should be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver.

Side Effects:

Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.

Drug Interactions:

Chronic heavy alcohol abusers may be at increased risk of liver toxicity from excessive paracetamol use, although reports of this event are rare.

Use in Special Groups:

Paracetamol is safe in all stages of pregnancy and lactation.

Contraindications:

Known sensitivity to Paracetamol.

Storage Conditions:

Keep in a cool & dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Commercial Pack:

Paraxia 500 Tablet: Each box contains 200 tablets in blister pack.
Paraxia Syrup 60 ml: Each phial contains 60 ml syrup (with a measuring cup).