Description
Indications of Napa Extra
Fever, common cold, and influenza, headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum discomfort, inflammatory pain, and post-vaccination pain in children are among the conditions for which paracetamol is prescribed. It’s also used to treat rheumatic and osteoarthritic pain, as well as joint stiffness.
Pharmacology
Dosage & Administration of Napa Extra
Tablet/Extra Tablet :
Adults : 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily;
Syrup/Suspension :
Adults: 4-8 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily;
Children: 6-12 years: 2-
4 measuring spoonfuls 3-4 times daily,
1-5 years: 1-2 Measuring spoonful
3-4 times daily, Up to 1 year: 1/2
-1 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily.
Pediatric drops :
Neonates & Children :
0-3 months : 0.5 ml,
4-11 months: 1ml,
12-23 months: 1.5 ml,
2-3 years: 2 ml,
4-5 years: 3ml four times
daily or as directed by physicians.
Suppositories :
Children: 1
-5 years: 125-
250 mg,
6-12 years: 250-500 mg, up to 4 times daily.
Interaction of Napa Extra
Patients taking barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol may have a reduced ability to metabolize large doses of paracetamol. Alcohol can increase liver toxicity from acetaminophen overdose. Long-term use of oral contraceptives or steroidal contraceptives can induce liver enzymes and may prevent therapeutic levels of paracetamol from being achieved by increasing metabolism or first-pass clearance.
Contraindications
In individuals with significant renal function impairment and hepatic disorders, paracetamol is contraindicated (Viral Hepatitis).
Side Effects of Napa Extra
Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though hematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category B according to USFDA. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
Paracetamol should be given with caution to patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Paracetamol should be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver.
Therapeutic Class
Non-opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children. Opioid analgesics
Pharmaceuticals name
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
