Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Mild to moderate pain and fever Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous – 1 g Frequency: up to 4 times a day Note: Maximum: 4 g daily. Administer by infusion over 15 minutes. |
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Indication: Mild to moderate pain and fever Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous – 15 mg/kg body weight Frequency: up to 4 times a day Note: Maximum: 60 mg/kg (up to 3 g) daily. Administer by infusion over 15 minutes. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Mild to moderate pain and fever Age: Child greater than 12 years |
Dose: Intravenous – 1 g Frequency: up to 4 times a day Note: Maximum: 4 g daily. Administered by infusion over 15 minutes. |
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Indication: Mild to moderate pain and fever Age: Child 2-12 years |
Dose: Intravenous – 15 mg/kg body weight Frequency: up to 4 times a day Note: Maximum: 75 mg/kg daily. |
Administration
- For IV use only
- Infuse over 15 minutes
Side Effect
- 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 Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Hepatotoxic drugs, Liver microsomal enzyme inducers
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Potential interaction
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Metoclopramide
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Potential interaction
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Severe Renal Impairment
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Risk of drug accumulation
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Severe Hepatic Disease
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Risk of liver failure
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool & dry place & away from children. For single use only. The product should be used within 6 hours after opening. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Data Sources
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