Herron Paracetamol



 
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Herron Paracetamol - Basic Information

 

Indication of Herron Paracetamol:

Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.It is used for the relief of: Mild to moderate painFeverMigraineTension headaches

Action of Herron Paracetamol:

Parecetamol treats pain and fever via uncertain mechanisms. It is not an anti inflammatory.

Dose Advice of Herron Paracetamol:

Available as tablets or syrupTablets: Adults (>12 years): 1-2 tablets every 3-4 hours. Max-8 per day.Children: (7-12 years)1 tablet every 3-4 hours. Max 4 per day.Children - Syrup: 1-3 months (4-6 kg): 2-4 mL every 3-4 hours3-6 months (6-8 kg): 4-5 mL every 3-4 hours6-12 months (8-10 kg): 5-6 mL every 3-4 hours1-2 years (10-12 kg): 6-8 mL every 3-4 hours2-4 years (12-16 kg): 8-10 mL every 3-4 hours4-6 years (16-20 kg): 10-13 mL every 3-4 hours6-8 years (20-25 kg): 13-16 mL every 3-4 hours8-10 years (25-32 kg): 16-20 mL every 3-4 hours10-12 years (32-41 kg): 20-26 mL every 3-4 hoursAvoid if experienced allergic reactions in past to parecetemol.Not for infants less than 1 month.Seek appropriate medical advice if uncertain.

Schedule of Herron Paracetamol:

Tablets, Tabsules, Capseals: 4s, 12s, 24s: Unscheduled; 96s, 250s: S2

Common side effects of Herron Paracetamol:

NoneOverdose symptoms are important as excess parecetamol can cause liver damage and be potentially fatal. Symptoms develop within the first two days and include vomiting, abdominal pain, low blood pressure and sweating.In cases of overdosage, immediately telephone the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 or seek appropriate medical help

Uncommon side effects of Herron Paracetamol:

Possible allergic reactions and nausea. Seek medical advice immediately if any of the above are suspected

Diseases treated by Herron Paracetamol:

Back Pain Migraine Phantom Limb Pain