Painil
Generic Name: Paracetamol
Therapeutic Class: ANALGESIC,ANTIPYRETIC & NSAIDS
Presentation
Painil 60ml Suspension Each 5 ml (one teaspoonful) suspension contains Paracetamol BP 120 mg.
Painil 500mg Tablet Each tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg.
Description
Painil (Paracetamol) is a para aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. It is one of the most widely used, safest and fast acting analgesic. It is well tolerated and lacks many side effects of aspirin.
Indication
Fever, Colic pain, Common cold and influenza, Headache,Post-operative pain, Toothache, Postpartum pain, Earache, Inflammatory pain, Bodyache, Post vaccination pain of children, Myalgia & Neuralgia, Rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain, Dysmenorrhoea, Stiffness of joints
Dosage & Administration
Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) daily.
For long term treatment, it is wise not to exceed the dose beyond 2.6 g/day.
Children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3-4 times daily.
Suspension:
Children:
Under 3 months: 10mg/kg body weight (reduce to 5 mg/kg if jaundiced) 3 to 4 times daily.
3 months to 1 year: ½ -1 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
1-5 years: 1-2 teaspoonfuls 3 to 4 times daily.
6-12 years: 2-4 teaspoonfuls 3 to 4 times daily.
Adult : 4-8 teaspoonfuls 3 to 4 times daily.
For post immunization pyrexia in child of 2 months, ½ teaspoonful is recommended
Side Effect
Side effects are significantly mild, though haematological reactions have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
Precautions
Paracetamol should be given with care to patients with impaired kidney or liver function or taking other drugs that affect the liver.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol.
Drug Interaction
Patients who have taken barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants and alcohol may show diminished ability to metabolize large doses of Paracetamol. Alcohol can increase the hepatotoxicity of Paracetamol overdosage. Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives induce liver enzymes and may prevent attainment of therapeutic Paracetamol levels by increasing first-pass metabolism or clearance.
Storage
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.