Paracetamol - instructions for use

Paracetamol is a drug that is often used to reduce hyperthermia. We will discuss its use and contraindications.

Paracetamol Instruction for Use

This is a widely used medication that is prescribedmayutsya for reducing elevated body temperature. This agent has the properties of an analgesic, an antipyretic agent and a weak anti-inflammatory property. The effect of the drug is directed to the center of the temperature regulation of the brain, while the drug also inhibits the synthesis of mediators inflammation-prostaglandins .

The substance is actively absorbed already in the initial parts of the intestine and spreads through all the tissues of the body. The metabolism stage "Paracetamol" passes in the liver, and is excreted, in its main part, with the help of kidneys.

The highest concentration of medication in the body is determined after 40 minutes after taking the drug. The decrease in temperature occurs after 2 hours, on average. Half of the dose of the medication is withdrawn after about 3 hours.

"Paracetamol" has a toxic effect on the liver with its long reception.

Paracetamol of the

release form Paracetamol of the

form This substance is widely used in people of various ages-from the infant and senile and has various forms of release:

• Tablet form in a different dosage of 0.2 g, 0.325 g,0.5g
• Syrup with active substance concentration 0.120 g / 5 ml syrup and 0.125 g / 5 ml syrup
• Capsules 0.325 g
• Suspensions for rectal administration of 0.08 g, 0.17 g and 0.33 g
• Suspension for oral administrationwith endWith a concentration of 120 mg per 5 ml of

suspension. The formulations of the preparation are diverse and are designed to be taken according to indications in an individual dosage.

Paracetamol indications for use

Paracetamol indications for use

The drug is prescribed for symptomatic therapy in inflammatory diseases to reduce body temperature and relieve pain as an analgesic:

• Inflammation and tooth pain
• Headache
• Painful menstruation
• Joint pain
• Neuralgia
• Muscle aches

Paracetamol dosage

Paracetamol dosage

1. Tablet form recommendWang inwardly to receive a single dose of 1.5 g to 4 times per day. Take Paracetamol is recommended after eating and at the same time drink plenty of water

2. Suspensions for rectal application for adults weighing more than 60 kg are applied in dosage up to 1.5 g maximum up to 4 times a day

3. Syrup is recommended to take 25-40 ml
This section presents doses for adults and adolescents with a body weight exceeding 60 kg

Paracetamol for children

Paracetamol for children

Drug is not contraindicated to children and not has agex restrictions.

• Tablets. Due to the fact that small dots of can not swallow a tablet and it does not have a pleasant taste, this form is not used in small children. Children aged 3 years and up to 6 are recommended a dose of up to 2 grams in a daily dose( 0.06 g on 1 kilogram body weight) in amounts up to 4 times a day. At the age of 12 years per day, you can also take no more than 2 grams of

• Syrup is the most commonly used form of Paracetamol in children and it can be used from 3 months of age, up to a year of dose is 2.5 or 5 ml of syrup( up to 120 mg).From year to 5 years, up to 10 ml and up to 12 years up to 20 ml of

syrup are used. • Suspensions for rectal administration are used in children from 1 month and up to 3 years in a dose of 15 mg per 1 kg of body weight up to 4 times a day. Up to 6 years 60 mg per 1 kg body weight of the child up to 4 times a day. Up to 12 years dose per day up to 2 grams

Paracetamol side effects

Paracetamol side effects

Conditions in which the medication is complicated quite a lot:
• Thrombocytopenia
• Anemia
• Renal colic
• Leukocytopenia
• Glomerulonephritis
• Increased excitability or drowsiness
• Violation of the heart muscle
• Pain in the stomach and nausea
• Skin manifestation of the allergic reaction

Paracetamol contraindications

• As with other drugs, medication is contraindicated in allergic reactions, as well as with kidney or liver problems
• In the presence of inflammation or damage to the rectal mucosa, the use of rectal suspensions is also contraindicated
• With great care "Paracetamol" can be used during pregnancy and while feeding the baby

"Paracetamol" overdose

ExcessThe necessary dose of the substance can lead to toxic effects on the patient's liver, which is manifested by the state of drowsiness, the skin and mucous membranes become pale. The patient begins to vomit, vomiting may open, the head begins to spin. Many symptoms develop during the first 24 hours.

If you have this symptom, you need to seek medical help, because you need urgent hospitalization of the patient.

Paracetamol Specific Instructions

Do not combine paracetamol with medications that also contain a substance of similar action, as this may cause an overdose of the substance. When using paracetamol for more than a week, you need to closely monitor the indices of peripheral blood and monitor adequate liver function.

The drug may distort blood test values ​​when giving an analysis of the sugar content.

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