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Paracetamol (Generic)

• Drug Class Description
  Non-opioid analgesics.
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  Paracetamol Tablets: Paracetamol 500mg . Available from AAH, APS, Aspar, Cox, Hillcross, Kent, M & A, Norton, Numark, OBG, Ranbaxy, Regent, Rusco, Sterwin, UniChem, Wallis. Paracetamol Caplets: Paracetamol 500mg . Available from Rusco, Sterwin, UniChem, Wallis. Paracetamol Capsules: Paracetamol 500mg . Available from AAH, Aspar, Numark, Sterwin, Unichem, Wallis. Paracetamol Soluble: Paracetamol 500mg . Available from Sterling Health (Panadol SolubleR ), Sterwin. Paracetamol Oral Suspension: Paracetamol 120 mg/5mL , 250 mg/ 5mL . Available from APS, Co-Pharma, Hillcross (250mg/5mL only, sugar- free also), Numark, Pinewood (sugar-free), Rosemont. 120mg/5mL, available from Cupal (Medinol Paediatric R , sugar- free), Norton, Reckitt Benckiser (DisprolR Paediatric, sugar-free) , Sterling Health (Panadol R , sugar-free), Warner Lambert (Calpol R Paediatric, Calpol R  (Calpol R Paediatric, Calpol R Paediatric, sugar-free). 250mg/5mL, available from Cupal (MedinolR Over 6, Hillcross, Warner Lambert (CalpolR 6 Plus). Paracetamol Oral Solution (Paediatric Elixir): Paracetamol 120 mg/5mL . Available from Hillcross, M&A, Pinewood (sugar-free), Rusco, Thornton & Ross, William Ransom. Paracetamol Suppositories: Paracetamol 60mg , 120mg , 125 mg , 240mg , 250mg , 500mg . Available from Aurum (120mg, 240mg, 500mg), Novex (AlvedonR 60mg, 125mg, 250mg). Paracetamol Junior Capsules: Paracetamol 120mg. Available from Wallis.
• Description
  Paracetamol Tablets: tablets. Paracetamol Caplets: capsule- shaped tablets. Paracetamol Soluble: effervescent tablet. Paracetamol Oral Suspension: sugar-free suspension. Paracetamol Elixir Paediatric: elixir. Paracetamol Suppositories: paediatric suppositories. Paracetamol Junior Capsules: capsules.
• Indications
  Mild to moderate pain. Pyrexia.
• Adult Dosage
  Paracetamol Tablets, Paracetamol  Suspension: 500 mg - 1 g four times daily. Paracetamol Suppositories: 0.5 - 1g up to four times daily.
• Child Dosage
  Paracetamol Elixir Paediatric: Under 6 years, not recommended; six to 12 years, 250 - 500 mg four times daily. Paracetamol Suppositories: Under one year, not applicable; one to five years, 125 - 250mg up to four times daily; six to 12 years, 250 - 500mg up to four times daily; over 12 years, as for adults.
• Contra Indications
  Hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
• Special Precautions
  Renal or hepatic impairment.
• Interactions
  Colestyramine (cholestyramine), warfarin, metoclopramide, tricyclic antidepressants, alcohol.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Rarely, rashes, blood disorders. Acute pancreatitis after prolonged use.