Xpa Paediatric Drops 15ml

✔️ Xpa Paediatric Drops Dosage

Paediatric drops are formulated for infants and young children. Because concentrations can differ between products, carefully check the label and calculate the dose according to body weight. Do not exceed the recommended number of doses.

• Children up to 3 months: 0.5 ml (40 mg)
• 4 to 11 months: 1.0 ml (80 mg)
• 7 to 2 years: 1.5 ml (120 mg). Do not exceed more than 5 dose daily for a maximum of 5 days.

✔️ Contraindications:

Xpa should not be used by individuals with a known hypersensitivity or allergy to paracetamol or any ingredient in the formulation.

✔️ Side Effects:

• Skin rash or itching
• Allergic reactions
• Changes in blood cell counts, including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, neutropenia, or agranulocytosis

✔️ Interaction

Certain medicines and substances may affect the safety or effectiveness of paracetamol:

• Alcohol: Regular or excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of liver damage, particularly in overdose.
• Barbiturates and some tricyclic antidepressants: These may affect the body's handling of paracetamol, especially when large doses are taken.
• Anticonvulsants: Long-term use of certain medicines, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital, may increase the risk of liver toxicity.
• Rifampicin and other enzyme-inducing medicines: These may alter paracetamol metabolism.
• Oral contraceptives: Some hormonal contraceptives may affect paracetamol metabolism.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you use.

✔️ Safety Information:

• Use paracetamol cautiously if you have liver disease, kidney impairment, chronic alcohol use, malnutrition, or significant dehydration.
• Never exceed the recommended dose.
• Do not combine multiple medicines containing paracetamol.
• Seek medical advice before use if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
• Excessive doses can cause serious liver injury, which may be fatal.
• Discontinue intravenous administration immediately if signs of an allergic reaction occur, and seek appropriate medical treatment.
• Use the medicine only for the person for whom it was recommended.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place away from excessive heat and direct light. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.