Napa Syrup 60ml

Indications of Napa 60 ml

All conditions that call for relief from pain and fever, including post-vaccination discomfort and fever in children, neuritis, neuralgia, headache, earache, toothache, pain from rheumatic ailment, cold, influenza, dysmenorrhea, etc. Napa suppositories are used to quickly treat the symptoms of fever and pain. It is used as a rectal suppository for pyrexia and mild to moderate discomfort.

Pharmacology

Although paracetamol has weak anti-inflammatory activity, it has analgesic and antipyretic qualities. It is thought that paracetamol (acetaminophen), which increases pain threshold by blocking the two isomers of cyclooxygenase COX1, COX2, and COX3, which are involved in prostaglandin (PG) formation, acts largely on the central nervous system. A p-aminophenol derivative with analgesic, antipyretic, and sporadic anti-inflammatory properties, paracetamol. One of the most popular, secure, and quickly-acting painkillers is paracetamol. It is well tolerated and lacks aspirin's numerous adverse effects.

Dosage & Administration

Tablet/Extra Tablet :

• 1-2 pills for adults 3–4 times each day;

Syrup/Suspension:

• Adults: 4–8 Measuring spoons three to four times per day;
• Children aged 6 to 12: 2 to 4 measuring spoonfuls three to four times per day

1-5 years: 1-2 Measured spoonfuls three to four times each day. Up to one year: 

• 1/2 to 1 measuring spoonful three to four times per day.

Children's drops

Children & Neonates:

• 0.5 ml, 0 to 3 months
• 1-4 years: 1 ml,
• 1.5 ml for ages 12-23
• 2 ml, 2-3 years
• 4-5 years: 3 ml four times a day, or as prescribed by a doctor.

Suppositories:

• Youngsters: 1
• five years: 125–250 mg,
• 6–12 years: up to 4 doses per day of 250–500 mg.

Interactions of Napa 60 ml

Barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol use may impair a patient's capacity to effectively metabolize high doses of paracetamol. Acetaminophen overdose might worsen liver damage when alcohol is consumed. By raising metabolism or first-pass clearance, long-term use of oral contraceptives or steroidal contraceptives can trigger liver enzymes and limit the achievement of therapeutic paracetamol levels.

Contraindications

Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal function impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis). 

Side Effects of Napa 60 ml

Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though hematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. 

• Fever
• Mild to moderate pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Chronic low back pain
• Renal stone pain, neuropathic pain
• Toothache
• Migraine
• Postoperative mild to moderate pain.
• Pancreatitis
• Skin rashes and
• Other allergic reactions occur occasionally.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy category B according to USFDA. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed

Precautions

Paracetamol should be given with caution to patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Paracetamol should be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver. 

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children.