Pain and fever

Active Ingredient:

PARACETAMOL

Precautions:

Hepatic, renal impairment; asthma; analgesic intolerance

Adverse Reactions:

Rare: dyspepsia; nausea; rash; haematological changes; angioedema; dyspnoea; decr BP

Interactions:

Anticoagulants; chloramphenicol; drugs affecting gastric emptying; hepatic enzyme inducers eg hypotics, rifampicin, antiepileptics, alcohol; zidovudine

Dose:

Adults: 1-2 tabs every 3-4 hrs; max 8 tabs/day. Children, 7-12 yrs: 1/2-1 tab every 3-4 hrs; max 4 tabs/day. Take with water