Generic Name: Paracetamol 120mg
Pharmaceutical/Company Name: Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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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 :
Syrup/Suspension:
1-5 years: 1-2 Measured spoonfuls three to four times each day. Up to one year:
Children's drops
Children & Neonates:
Suppositories:
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.
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.