Paracetamol 120mg/5ml
Class: Analgesic / Antipyretic
Manufacturer: Universal Corporation Ltd (UCL)
Dosage Form: Oral suspension
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Uses:
Symptomatic relief of mild to moderate pain and fever in children, including:
- Teething pain, toothache, sore throat, earache, headache.
- Fever associated with colds, flu, childhood infections (e.g., chickenpox, measles, mumps), vaccinations (post-immunization fever).
- General aches/pains without irritating the stomach.
Suitable for babies and children (typically from 2–3 months onward, depending on weight/prematurity); not for underlying infection treatment—use alongside medical advice if needed.
Dosage:
Oral, every 4–6 hours as needed (minimum 4-hour interval); Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours or 60 mg/kg/day. Always use lowest effective dose; max duration without doctor: 3 days (or 2 days in <3 months). Use syringe/spoon for accuracy.
Standard weight/age-based dosing (for 120 mg/5 mL):
Standard weight/age-based dosing (for 120 mg/5 mL):
- 2–3 months (if >4 kg, born after 37 weeks): 2.5 mL (60 mg) — consult doctor first.
- 3–6 months (4–6 kg): 2.5 mL (60 mg).
- 6–12 months (6–8 kg): 3.75–5 mL (90–120 mg).
- 1–2 years (8–12 kg): 5 mL (120 mg).
- 2–5 years (12–18 kg): 7.5 mL (180 mg).
- 5–8 years (18–24 kg): 10 mL (240 mg).
- 8–10 years (24–30 kg): 15 mL (360 mg).
- 10–12 years (30–36 kg): 15–17.5 mL (360–420 mg).
For post-vaccination fever (2/3/4 months): 2.5 mL up to 4 times/day starting at vaccination; consult if needed beyond 2 days. No use in <2–3 months without medical advice; adjust in renal/hepatic impairment.
Side Effects:
Common (rare at therapeutic doses): Nausea, vomiting (mild GI upset).
Serious (very rare): Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis—seek immediate care); Hepatotoxicity/liver damage (with overdose or prolonged high doses); Blood disorders (e.g., thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis); Metabolic acidosis (in severe cases/malnourished patients).
Overdose risk: Serious liver damage—even if feeling well; seek emergency help immediately.
Serious (very rare): Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis—seek immediate care); Hepatotoxicity/liver damage (with overdose or prolonged high doses); Blood disorders (e.g., thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis); Metabolic acidosis (in severe cases/malnourished patients).
Overdose risk: Serious liver damage—even if feeling well; seek emergency help immediately.
Warnings & Precautions:
Contains paracetamol—do not combine with other paracetamol products (risk of overdose).
Risk of severe liver damage if exceeding dose (especially with alcohol, malnutrition, or glutathione depletion).
Consult doctor if: Liver/kidney problems, underweight/malnourished, severe infection, or on warfarin/blood thinners.
Not for >3 days without advice; seek help if symptoms persist/worsen.
Excipients: May contain sorbitol/sucrose (laxative effect/GI discomfort in high doses); parabens/carmoisine (allergic risk).
Keep out of children’s reach; store below 25–30°C, protected from light.
Risk of severe liver damage if exceeding dose (especially with alcohol, malnutrition, or glutathione depletion).
Consult doctor if: Liver/kidney problems, underweight/malnourished, severe infection, or on warfarin/blood thinners.
Not for >3 days without advice; seek help if symptoms persist/worsen.
Excipients: May contain sorbitol/sucrose (laxative effect/GI discomfort in high doses); parabens/carmoisine (allergic risk).
Keep out of children’s reach; store below 25–30°C, protected from light.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Paracetamol is considered safe/first-line when used at recommended doses/lowest effective for shortest time (widely used, no major risks in epidemiological data; consult doctor).
Lactation: Excreted in low amounts in breast milk; generally compatible/safe—monitor infant if high maternal doses; consult provider.
Lactation: Excreted in low amounts in breast milk; generally compatible/safe—monitor infant if high maternal doses; consult provider.
Drug Interactions:
Metoclopramide/domperidone: Increase paracetamol absorption.
Cholestyramine: Reduces absorption.
Warfarin/coumarins: Prolonged regular use may enhance anticoagulation (bleeding risk)—monitor.
Avoid with other paracetamol-containing meds.
Cholestyramine: Reduces absorption.
Warfarin/coumarins: Prolonged regular use may enhance anticoagulation (bleeding risk)—monitor.
Avoid with other paracetamol-containing meds.
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any excipient.
Severe hepatic impairment (relative—use caution/adjust).
Severe hepatic impairment (relative—use caution/adjust).
Price: Ksh Anamol 100ml - 180/-, Anamol 60ml - 100/-
Notes:
Pack Size: 60ml, 100ml Suspension