Longpara 665mg Tablet 1 Strip

✔️ Dosage & Side Effects of Longpara

Adults & children above 12 years:
2 tablets every 6–8 hours
Maximum: 6 tablets in 24 hours
Tablets should be swallowed whole.

Pediatric Use

Safety and efficacy of IV paracetamol are established in children aged 2 years and older.

Geriatric Use

No major differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed in elderly patients.

Hepatic Impairment

Use cautiously in hepatic disease. Dose reduction may be required.

Renal Impairment

In severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min), longer dosing intervals and reduced daily doses may be necessary.

• Skin rash and allergic reactions
• Nausea
• Pancreatitis
• Hematological disorders such as thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, neutropenia, pancytopenia, and agranulocytosis

✔️ Interaction

• Alcohol may increase the risk of liver toxicity.
• Barbiturates and tricyclic antidepressants may reduce the metabolism of high doses.
• Anticonvulsants and oral contraceptives may decrease therapeutic effectiveness by increasing liver metabolism.

✔️ Contraindications:

Longpara is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any component of the formulation.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

Studies have shown no harmful effects when paracetamol is used at recommended doses during pregnancy. However, it should be used according to physician's advice.

Lactation

Paracetamol passes into breast milk in very small amounts and is generally considered safe during breastfeeding.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

• Use cautiously in patients with severe liver or kidney impairment.
• Avoid exceeding the recommended dose due to the risk of severe liver damage.
• Do not use simultaneously with other paracetamol-containing products.
• Patients with chronic alcoholism, malnutrition, dehydration, or severe hypovolemia are at greater risk of hepatotoxicity.
• Severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, have rarely been reported.

✔️ Storage:

Store below 25°C in a dry place away from heat and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.