NEBS®– Paracetamol BP

COMPOSITION

Available in single dosage form:

NEBS^® SUSPENSION: Each 5ml suspension contains Paracetamol BP 120 mg

PHARMACOLOGY

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

INDICATION

All conditions requiring relief from pain and fever such as neuritis, neuralgia, headache, earache, toothache, pain due to rheumatic disorder, cold, influenza, dysmenorrhoea, post-vaccination pain and fever of children etc.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adults: 4-8 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily; Children: 6-12 years: 2- 4 measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily; 1-5 years: 1-2 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily; Up to 1 year: 1/2 -1 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily.

SIDE EFFECT

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

CONTRAINDICATION

Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal function impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis).

PRECAUTION

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