Adol Pead Drops 15Ml
paracetamol
An aniline derivative that has analgesic and antipyretic properties. It blocks central COX-2 enzyme that is required for the prostaglandin formation in the hypothalamus.
Thus, this inhibits fever and pain formation.
Indications:
• Mild to moderate pain.
• Fever.
Points of interest:
• Check other brands and other medications that may contain paracetamol to avoid overdosing .
• For children: talk to a doctor if pain/fever last for more than 48 hours after using paracetamol.
How to use:
Up to 3 months (2.7-5 kg ): 0.4 ml.
4–11 months ( 5-8 kg ): 0.8 ml.
12–23 months ( 8-11 Kg ) : 1.2 ml.
All Active Ingredients:
Paracetamol .
Side effects:
• Increase liver enzymes such as aminotransferases, hepatotoxicity .
Cautions:
•G6PD deficiency.
Interactions:
• Carbamazepine, phenobarbital and phenytoin: metabolism of paracetamol is possibly accelerated by carbamazepine, phenobarbital and phenytoin.