Propacetamol: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Myanmar prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Parenteral
Fever, Pain

Adult: 1-2 g every 4 hr, up to 4 times daily. May be given via IM/IV inj. Max dose: 8 g daily.
Child: 20-30 mg/kg, given over 15 min, up to 4 times daily. Max dose: 120 mg/kg/day.

Adverse Reactions

Inj site pain, changes in liver function tests, GI disturbances such as nausea, vomiting and constipation.

Action

Description: Propacetamol is a para-aminophenol derivative, which is rapidly hydrolysed to paracetamol in the plasma by esterases.

MIMS Class

Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics

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