Herron Paracetamol

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Generic Name: Paracetamol
Product Name: Herron Paracetamol

Indication of Herron Paracetamol
Action of Herron Paracetamol
Dose advice of Herron Paracetamol
Schedule of Herron Paracetamol
Common side effects of Herron Paracetamol
Uncommon side effects of Herron Paracetamol

Indication of Herron Paracetamol:

Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.It is used for the relief of:

Mild to moderate pain

Fever

Migraine

Tension headaches

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Action of Herron Paracetamol:

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

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Dose advice of Herron Paracetamol:

Available as tablets or syrup.Tablets: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 hours

3-6 months (6-8 kg): 4-5 mL every 3-4 hours

6-12 months (8-10 kg): 5-6 mL every 3-4 hours

1-2 years (10-12 kg): 6-8 mL every 3-4 hours

2-4 years (12-16 kg): 8-10 mL every 3-4 hours

4-6 years (16-20 kg): 10-13 mL every 3-4 hours

6-8 years (20-25 kg): 13-16 mL every 3-4 hours

8-10 years (25-32 kg): 16-20 mL every 3-4 hours

10-12 years (32-41 kg): 20-26 mL every 3-4 hours

Avoid if experienced allergic reactions in past to parecetemol.

Not for infants less than 1 month.

Seek appropriate medical advice if uncertain.

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Schedule of Herron Paracetamol:

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

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Common side effects of Herron Paracetamol:

None

Overdose 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.

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Uncommon side effects of Herron Paracetamol:

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

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Diseases treated by Herron Paracetamol:

For further information talk to your doctor.

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Article Dates:

Created: 22/7/2003

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