Gacet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol

Indications/Uses

Mild to moderate pain & pyrexia in childn unable to take PO paracetamol eg, post-op or w/ nausea & vomiting.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

125 mg Childn 1-5 yr, 10-20 kg 1-2 supp. 250 mg Childn 6-12 yr, 20-40 kg 1-2 supp. May be repeated up to max: 4 times in 24 hr.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Rectal bleeding or inflammation. Serious hepatic disorder.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Not to be used if allergic to paracetamol. Discontinue use if severe skin reactions occur; pain persists >5 days or fever >3 days or in the event of aggravation. Severe or recurrent pain, high or continuous fever. Disclose intake in the event of uric acid or sugar content tests. Not to be taken w/ any other paracetamol-containing drugs. Renal & hepatic impairment.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Rectal mucous membrane redness, minor local vascular changes; abnormally low platelet count; administration-related local effects; cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions eg, skin rashes, angioedema, SJS/TEN.

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Drug Interactions

Increased hepatotoxicity & decreased therapeutic effects w/ hepatic microsomal enzymes drugs eg, alcohol, rifampicin, barbiturates & other anticonvulsants.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics

ATC Classification

N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Gacet supp 125 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 5's;20 × 5's

Form

Gacet supp 250 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 5's;20 × 5's

Gacet

paracetamol

Manufacturer:

Bliss GVS Pharma

Distributor:

Unimed