Piloxin
PILOXIN
Paracetamol Injection 300mg/2ml
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COMPOSITION
Each 2 ml ampoule contains:
Paracetamol 300mg
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PROPERTIES & INDICATIONS
Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is administered for the relief of mild to moderate pain and for pyrexia.
Paracetamol is used intramuscularly for the management of various pain conditions and especially post-operative pain, and also used to reduce elevated febrile conditions of various origins.
Paracetamol has proven effective analgesic that does not alter the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins, which renders Paracetamol safe to be used for patients with peptic ulceration.
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CONTRA INDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Paracetamol should be administered with caution to patients with impaired renal or hepatic function, or patients ingesting medicaments affecting the liver function. -
SIDE EFFECTS
Paracetamol is well tolerated, though, few cases of mild haematological reactions and rarely allergic reactions have been reported. -
LABORATORIES & DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Uric acid and glycemia test results analogue may be altered when Paracetamol is administered.
- Paracetamol may change the half-life of Chloramphenicol.
- It has been reported that Paracetamol may alter the metabolism of the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
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DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Intramuscular injection:
150mg-250mg. Repeated as required at initial Intervals of not less than 4 hours.Intravenous injection:
usually is not recommended to use. Only use in special case. -
STORAGE
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light. -
PRESENTATION
Injection.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN