Napa Rapid 10pcs

Indications of Napa Rapid 500 mg Tablet

Paracetamol is suitable for fever, common cold and flu, headache, toothache, earache, body pain, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhea, sprain, colic, back pain, postoperative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain, and vaccination for children Pain afterwards. It is also suitable for rheumatic and osteoarthritis pain and joint stiffness.

Dosage & Administration of Napa Rapid

Tablet:

• Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily.
• Children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily. For long term treatment it is wise not to exceed the dose beyond 2.6 gm/day.

Interaction of Napa Rapid 500 mg Tablet

Patients taking barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol may have a reduced ability to metabolize large doses of paracetamol. Alcohol can increase the liver toxicity of acetaminophen overdose. Long-term use of oral contraceptives or steroidal contraceptives can induce liver enzymes and may prevent paracetamol from reaching therapeutic levels by increasing first-pass metabolism or clearance.

Side Effects of Napa Rapid 500

The side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, but haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Occasionally, pancreatitis, skin rash, and other allergic reactions occur.