Manufacturer

Micro Labs Ltd.

Composition

Paracetamol 650mg

Generally Prescribed For

Mild Pain or Fever | Mild to Moderate Pain | Mild to Moderate Pain with Adjunctive Opioid Analgesics

Onset of Action

It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to show the effect of the medicine.

Duration of Action

Effect of medication lasts for an average of 4-6 hours.

How It Works

Paracetamol thought to produce analgesia by inhibiting prostaglandin and other substances that sensitize pain receptors. Drug may relieve fever through central action in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center.

Side Effects

Sweating | Headache | Vomiting | Nausea

Precautions & Warnings

Overdose
Overdose of this medicine may harm your liver; consult your doctor before taking this medicine to avoid overdose. Immediately contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

Alcohol
Don't consume alcohol while taking this medicine it may increase risk of liver damage & other serious side effects such as Nausea; Headache; Vomiting etc.

Pregnancy
It's safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. This medication is not harmful to the fetus; but consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation
This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Driving
This medicine usually causes no problems in your driving.

Kidney
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Liver
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Interactions

Drug : | Barbiturates; carbamazepine; hydantoins; rifampin; sulfinpyrazone: High doses or long-term use of these drugs may reduce therapeutic effects and enhance hepatotoxic effects of acetaminophen. Avoid using together. | Busulfan: May increase busulfan level. Monitor patient closely. | Cholestyramine resin: May decrease acetaminophen absorption. Give at least 1 hour after acetaminophen or consider therapy change. | Sorafenib: May increase levels of both drugs. Avoid use together. | Warfarin: May increase hypoprothrombinemic effects with long-term use with high doses of acetaminophen. Monitor INR closely.