Lotemp Kids

Lotemp Kids

paracetamol

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Medispec
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Paracetamol
Indications/Uses
Relief of fever, aches & flu pain; discomfort of teething & fever after vaccination.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Max daily dose: 60 mg/kg in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg/24-hr period. Max duration: 3 days.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Not to be used w/ other paracetamol-containing drugs.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if severe skin reactions occur. Known G6PD deficiency; glutathione depleted eg, eating disorders, cystic fibrosis, HIV infection, starvation, cachexia. Not to be taken concomitantly w/ other paracetamol-containing medicines. Long-term use w/ carbamazepine, phenobarb, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, St. John's wort or other drugs inducing liver enzymes. Alcoholic hepatic disease; hepatotoxicity. Pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn <1 mth.
Adverse Reactions
Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions eg, skin rashes, angioedema, SJS/TEN; decreased serum bicarbonate, Ca & Na, hyperammonemia, hyperchloremia, hyperuricemia, increased serum glucose; anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, pancytopenia; increased serum alkaline phosphatase & bilirubin; renal disease; nephrotoxicity w/ chronic overdose; dose-related hepatic injury.
Drug Interactions
Increased hepatotoxicity & reduced therapeutic effects w/ barbiturates (eg, phenobarb), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), sulfinpyrazone. Reduced GI absorption by activated charcoal. Increased risk of liver toxicity w/ INH. Reduced serum lamotrigine conc.
MIMS Class
Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics
ATC Classification
N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Lotemp Kids oral susp 120 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
(bubblegum flavour) 60 mL x 1's
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