Zestagesic Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol

Indications/Uses

Mild to moderate pain & alleviation of fever.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult 1 tab tid-qid. Childn 6-12 yr ½ tab tid-qid. Oral susp Childn 6-12 yr 250-500 mg every 4-6 hr, 1-5 yr 120-250 mg every 4-6 hr. Max: Up to 4 doses in 24 hr. Oral drops Childn 1-2 yr 1.2-1.8 mL every 4-6 hr, 6-12 mth 0.6-1.2 mL every 4-6 hr, infant <6 mth 0.3-0.6 mL every 4-6 hr.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ alcohol dependence. Impaired kidney or liver function. Oral anticoagulants.

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Adverse Reactions

Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia & agranulocytosis. Skin rashes & other hypersensitivity reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Increased risk of toxicity w/ other hepatotoxic drugs or drugs that induce liver microsomal enzymes. Accelerated absorption w/ metoclopramide. Affected excretion & altered plasma conc w/ probenecid. Reduced absorption w/ cholestyramine (if given w/in 1 hr of administration). May potentiate effects of oral anticoagulants.

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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

Tab/Oral drops:Non-Rx;Oral susp:Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zestagesic oral drops 100 mg/mL

Packing/Price

15 mL x 1's (P93.5/bottle)

Form

Zestagesic oral susp 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

250 mL x 1's (P110.7/bottle)

Form

Zestagesic tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P340/pack)

Zestagesic

paracetamol

Manufacturer:

AD-Drugstel

Distributor:

AD-Drugstel