Brand Name: Biogesic Generic Name: Paracetamol Indications: Relief of fever, minor aches and pains Drug Classification:

Analgesic and Antipyretic Mechanism of Action: Produce analgesia by blocking pain impulses by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS or of other substances that sensitize pain receptors to stimulation. he drug may relief fever through central action in the hypothalamic heat regulating center. Dosage: ab adult and children ! "#y$o "%# tablets every &%' hours as needed. (a)* + tabs in #& hours. #,-mg$,ml susp. Children!"#y$o #tsp. .%"# y$o "%" / tsp. 0%' y$o / %" tsp. "%# y$o / tsp. "#-mg$,ml susp. Children !"#y$o 0%& tsp, .%"#y$o #%0 tsp, 0%' y$o "%# tsp, "%#y$o "tsp. 1rops children "%#y$o "%".#ml, .%""months "ml, &%' months -.'%"ml, -%0 months -.0%-.'ml. Special Precaution: Pain of !,days for children and "- days for adults. 2ever of !0 days. Pregnancy Ris : B Ad!erse Reaction: Allergic skin reactions and 34 disturbances

Contraindications: Anemia, cardiac and pulmonary disease. 5epatic or severe renal disease. "orm: ablets, Suspension, 1rops Nursing Responsi#ilities: 6se li7uid form for children and patients 8ith difficulty in s8allo8ing. 4n children, don9t e)ceed , doses in #& hours. ell patient to consult doctor before giving the drug to children belo8 # y$o. Advise patient that drug is only for short term use.