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Indications & Uses
Para is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Tablet: Adult: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily. Children (6-12 years): half to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily. For long term treatment it is wise not to exceed the dose beyond 2.6 gm/day. Extended Release Tablet: Adults and children over 12 years: two tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours, up to a maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours. The tablet must not be crushed. Syrup/Suspension: Children under 3 months: 10 mg/kg body weight (reduce to 5 mg/kg if jaundiced) 3 to 4 times daily. 3 months to below 1 year: half to 1 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. 1 to 5 years: 1 to 2 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. 6 to 12 years: 2 to 4 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. Adults: 4 to 8 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily. Suppository: Children 3 to 12 months: 60 to 120 mg, 4 times daily. Children 1 to 5 years: 125 to 250 mg 4 times daily. Children 6 to 12 years: 250 to 500 mg 4 times daily. Adults and children over 12 years: 0.5 to 1 gm 4 times daily. Paediatric Drop: Children upto 3 months: 0.5 ml (40 mg); 4 to 11 months: 1.0 ml (80 mg); 7 months to 2 years: 1.5 ml (120 mg). Do not exceed more than 5 doses daily for a maximum of 5 days. Tablet with actizorb technology: it dissolves up to five times faster than standard Paracetamol tablets. It is a fast acting and safe analgesic with marked antipyretic property. It is specially suitable for patients who, for any reason, cannot tolerate aspirin or other analgesics. Adults and children (aged 12 years and over): take 1 to 2 tablets every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours. Children (7 to 11 years): take half to 1 tablet every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 4 caplets in 24 hours. Not recommended in children under 7 years. IV Infusion: Adults and adolescents weighing 50 kg and over: the recommended dosage of Paracetamol IV is 1000 mg every 6 hours or 650 mg every 4 hours, with a maximum single dose of Paracetamol IV of 1000 mg, a minimum dosing interval of 4 hours, and a maximum daily dose of Paracetamol of 4000 mg per day. Adults and adolescents weighing under 50 kg: the recommended dosage of Paracetamol IV is 15 mg/kg every 6 hours or 12.5 mg/kg every 4 hours, with a maximum single dose of Paracetamol IV of 15 mg/kg, a minimum dosing interval of 4 hours, and a maximum daily dose of Paracetamol of 75 mg/kg per day. Children over 2 to 12 years of age: the recommended dosage of Paracetamol IV is 15 mg/kg every 6 hours or 12.5 mg/kg every 4 hours, with a maximum single dose of Paracetamol IV of 15 mg/kg, a minimum dosing interval of 4 hours, and a maximum daily dose of Paracetamol of 75 mg/kg per day.
Side Effects
Side effects of Pamix are usually mild. However, blood-related reactions such as thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Care is advised in the administration of Pamix to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease. Do not exceed the stated dose. Patients should be advised not to take other Pamix-containing products concurrently. Pamix should only be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed when clearly necessary.Administration of Pamix in doses higher than recommended may result in hepatic injury, including the risk of severe hepatotoxicity and death. Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dose of Pamix. Use caution when administering Pamix in patients with the following conditions: hepatic impairment or active hepatic disease, alcoholism, chronic malnutrition, severe hypovolemia (e.g., due to dehydration or blood loss), or severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min). There were infrequent reports of life-threatening anaphylaxis requiring emergent medical attention. Discontinue Pamix IV immediately if symptoms associated with allergy or hypersensitivity occurs. Do not use Pamix IV in patients with Pamix allergy.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol.