Composition
- Paracetamol BP.......................................... 250mg
- Flavoured Syrup Base................................ q.s.
- Colour:......................................................... Erythrosine
Each 5 ml Contains :
Usage Information
For the treatment of mild to moderate pain and as an anti-pyretic. Used for
the relief of pain and feverishness associated with teething, toothache, headache, colds,
flu and post-immunisation pyrexia.
Dosage
- Children aged 12-16 years: Two - three tea spoontfuls (large end) up to 4 times a day
- Adults and children over 16 years : Two - four teaspoonfuls (large end) up to 4 times a day.
- It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
Side Effect
- Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.
- Adverse effects of Paracetamol are rare but hypersensitivity including skin rash may occur.
- There have been reports of blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis, but these were not necessarily causually related to Paracetamol.
- With prolonged use or overdosage, hepatic necrosis, acute pancreatitis and nephrotoxicity have been reported.
Shelf Life
36 months
