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Age (Years) 3 Months To 1 Year 1 Year To 5 Years 6 To 12 Years
Indications: For the relief of headaches, minor aches and pains, and reduction of fever.
USUAL DOSAGE
To be taken 3 to 4 times daily or as needed.
Use as prescribed by your physician.
Precaution(s): Paracetamol should be given with care to patients with impaired kidney or liver
functions.
Warning(s): If fever persists for more than 3 days (72 hours) or if pain continues for more
than
5 days, consult your physician.
As with any drug, if you are a pregnant or nursing a baby, seek medical advice of
Medical professional before using this product.
Interactions: Avoid alcohol while taking acetaminophen (paracetamol) as this may increase a
Acetaminophen-induced liver damage, anticonvulsant drugs, diflusinal, isoniazid,
aspirin, warfarin, cholysteramine, product containing acetaminophen
(paracetamol) and drugs that affect liver enzyme should be avoided.
Undesirable effects: Generally, side effects to acetaminophen (Paracetamol) are mild though
hematological reactions have been reported. Skin rashes and other allergic
reactions occur occasionally.
Overdose and Treatment: In any case of overdosage of acetaminophen (paracetamol), acetylcysteine should
be administered immediately if 24 hours or less have elapsed from the reported
time of ingestion. To be effective in protecting against sever liver damage,
therapy with acetylcysteine must be started within 10 hours of acetaminophen
(paracetamol) ingestion. There are some evidences of progressively diminished
efficiency thereafter, possibly lasting up to 12 to 16 hours.
Storage conditions: Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C. Protect from light.
Seek medical attention immediately at the first sign of any adverse drug reaction.