Paracetamol & mefenamic acid suspension

Paracetamol Generic name: Brand names: Panadol, Calpol, Dosage form: effervescent tablet, intravenous (infusion) injection, orally disintegrating tablet, oral capsule, oral powder, oral suspension, oral tablet, suppository Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is paracetamol? Paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol, Alvedon) is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and fever. It is commonly included as an ingredient in cold and flu medications and is also used on its own. Paracetamol is exactly the same drug as acetaminophen (Tylenol). Paracetamol is the drug's name assigned using the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) generic name system. Paracetamol is the name used for the drug in places such as Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India. Acetaminophen is the generic name assigned using the United States Adopted Names (USAN) system. Acetaminophen is the name used in countries such as the US, Canada and Japan. Usually the INN and USAN generic names for a drug are the same and don't differ between countries. It is not clear exactly how paracetamol works. However, it is thought to work by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that let us know when we're in pain and by affecting the chemical messengers that regulate our body temperature. The evidence suggests that paracetamol inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which are made by the body to deal with illness and injury. It's also thought to act on the s...

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Paracetamol is available as tablets, capsules, syrup, powder and suppositories. Follow the instructions on the medicine packet. Dosage and strength Paracetamol comes as tablets, capsules, a syrup you swallow, a powder you add to water and a suppository. They come in different strengths: • tablet – 500mg or 1g • capsule – 500mg • syrup you swallow (oral solution) – 120mg, 250mg or 500mg in 5ml • powder you add to water and drink • suppository (medicine that you push gently into your bottom) – 60mg to 1g If you're taking the syrup or powder, check the instructions for how much to take. The usual dose for adults is either 500mg or 1g. If you weigh less than 50kg (8 stone), check the maximum dose you can take with your doctor or pharmacist. Important Adults can take two, 500mg tablets, 4 times in 24 hours. You must wait at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. How to take it Tablets or capsules Swallow paracetamol tablets or capsules with a drink of water. You can take it with or without food. Syrup Paracetamol as syrup usually comes in a bottle with a cap that can be used to measure out the right dose. Do not use a kitchen spoon to take your medicine as this will not measure the right amount. Check the medicine packet for more information. Powder Check that the sachet has not torn and is not already open. If it is, throw it away. Empty 1 sachet of powder into a drink of water and stir well to dissolve before drinking. Suppositories • Go to ...

Taking too much Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and prescription Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen ( Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your Taking too much Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and prescription Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen ( Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your ... Take this product by There are many brands and forms of If you are giving acetaminophen to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children. Use your child's For suspensions, shake the For rapidly-dissolving tablets, chew or allow to dissolve on the Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow the tablets whole. For effervescent tablets, dissolve the dose in the recommended amount of water, then drink. Pain Do not take this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor. For adults, do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor. If the child has a Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse or if you develop new symptoms. If you think...

Acetaminophen Pronunciation: a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen Generic name: acetaminophen (oral) Brand names: Mapap, M-Pap, Pharbetol, Silapap Childrens, Tactinal, Tempra Quicklets, Tycolene, Tylenol, Vitapap Dosage forms: oral capsule (325 mg; 500 mg), oral granule, effervescent (650 mg), oral liquid (160 mg/5 mL; 325 mg/10.15 mL; 500 mg/15 mL; 650 mg/20.3 mL), oral powder (500 mg), oral suspension (160 mg/5 mL; 650 mg/20.3 mL), oral tablet (325 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet, chewable (160 mg; 80 mg), oral tablet, disintegrating (160 mg; 325 mg; 80 mg), oral tablet, extended release (650 mg) Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is a Acetaminophen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, moderate to severe pain in conjunction with opiates, or to reduce fever. Common conditions treated include headache, muscle aches, Acetaminophen is also available in many over-the-counter combination medications with other drugs, including Actifed, Alka-Seltzer Plus Liquid Gels, Cepacol, Contac, Coridicin, Dayquil, Dimetapp, Dristan, Excedrin, Feverall, Liquiprin, Midol, Nyquil, Panadol, Robitussin Singlet, Sinutab, Sudafed, Theraflu, Triaminic, Vanquish, Vicks, and Zicam. Acetaminophen is also found in many prescription combination drugs, including Butalbital, Endocet, Fioricet, Hycotab, Hydrocet, Hydrocodone bitartrate, Lortab, Percocet, Phenaphen, Sedapap, Tapanol, Tylenol with codeine, Tylox, Ultracet, Vicodin, and Zydone. Acetaminophen is typically used or...

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Acetaminophen Pronunciation: a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen Generic name: acetaminophen (oral) Brand names: Mapap, M-Pap, Pharbetol, Silapap Childrens, Tactinal, Tempra Quicklets, Tycolene, Tylenol, Vitapap Dosage forms: oral capsule (325 mg; 500 mg), oral granule, effervescent (650 mg), oral liquid (160 mg/5 mL; 325 mg/10.15 mL; 500 mg/15 mL; 650 mg/20.3 mL), oral powder (500 mg), oral suspension (160 mg/5 mL; 650 mg/20.3 mL), oral tablet (325 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet, chewable (160 mg; 80 mg), oral tablet, disintegrating (160 mg; 325 mg; 80 mg), oral tablet, extended release (650 mg) Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is a Acetaminophen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, moderate to severe pain in conjunction with opiates, or to reduce fever. Common conditions treated include headache, muscle aches, Acetaminophen is also available in many over-the-counter combination medications with other drugs, including Actifed, Alka-Seltzer Plus Liquid Gels, Cepacol, Contac, Coridicin, Dayquil, Dimetapp, Dristan, Excedrin, Feverall, Liquiprin, Midol, Nyquil, Panadol, Robitussin Singlet, Sinutab, Sudafed, Theraflu, Triaminic, Vanquish, Vicks, and Zicam. Acetaminophen is also found in many prescription combination drugs, including Butalbital, Endocet, Fioricet, Hycotab, Hydrocet, Hydrocodone bitartrate, Lortab, Percocet, Phenaphen, Sedapap, Tapanol, Tylenol with codeine, Tylox, Ultracet, Vicodin, and Zydone. Acetaminophen is typically used or...

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Taking too much Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and prescription Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen ( Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your Taking too much Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and prescription Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen ( Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may damage your ... Take this product by There are many brands and forms of If you are giving acetaminophen to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children. Use your child's For suspensions, shake the For rapidly-dissolving tablets, chew or allow to dissolve on the Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow the tablets whole. For effervescent tablets, dissolve the dose in the recommended amount of water, then drink. Pain Do not take this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor. For adults, do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor. If the child has a Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse or if you develop new symptoms. If you think...

Paracetamol is available as tablets, capsules, syrup, powder and suppositories. Follow the instructions on the medicine packet. Dosage and strength Paracetamol comes as tablets, capsules, a syrup you swallow, a powder you add to water and a suppository. They come in different strengths: • tablet – 500mg or 1g • capsule – 500mg • syrup you swallow (oral solution) – 120mg, 250mg or 500mg in 5ml • powder you add to water and drink • suppository (medicine that you push gently into your bottom) – 60mg to 1g If you're taking the syrup or powder, check the instructions for how much to take. The usual dose for adults is either 500mg or 1g. If you weigh less than 50kg (8 stone), check the maximum dose you can take with your doctor or pharmacist. Important Adults can take two, 500mg tablets, 4 times in 24 hours. You must wait at least 4 hours between doses. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. How to take it Tablets or capsules Swallow paracetamol tablets or capsules with a drink of water. You can take it with or without food. Syrup Paracetamol as syrup usually comes in a bottle with a cap that can be used to measure out the right dose. Do not use a kitchen spoon to take your medicine as this will not measure the right amount. Check the medicine packet for more information. Powder Check that the sachet has not torn and is not already open. If it is, throw it away. Empty 1 sachet of powder into a drink of water and stir well to dissolve before drinking. Suppositories • Go to ...