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Paracetamol Zentiva
Paracetamol, the active ingredient in Paracetamol Zentiva, is a analgesic and antipyretic presented as a tablet for oral use. It is commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever in adults and children.
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What is Paracetamol?
Paracetamol, the active ingredient in Paracetamol Zentiva, is a analgesic and antipyretic presented as a tablet for oral use. It is commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever in adults and children. GNH USA supplies Paracetamol Zentiva as a licensed, GDP-compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals and pharmacies worldwide.
What is Paracetamol used for?
Paracetamol Zentiva is used for pain relief and fever reduction across several common conditions. - Headache: Provides temporary relief from mild to moderate headache pain. - Fever: Lowers body temperature in febrile episodes. - Musculoskeletal pain: Alleviates discomfort associated with muscle aches, back pain and minor joint strain. - Dental pain: Reduces pain following dental procedures or toothache. - Cold and flu symptoms: Helps manage aches and fever associated with upper respiratory infections.
What are the side effects of Paracetamol?
Paracetamol may cause a range of adverse reactions, most of which are mild and reversible.
Common Side Effects: - Nausea: Mild stomach upset that may occur after ingestion. - Rash: Skin redness or mild itching. - Elevated liver enzymes: Small increases detectable in blood tests. - Headache: Occasionally a paradoxical headache may develop.
Serious or Rare Side Effects: - Hepatotoxicity: Potential liver injury, especially with overdose or chronic high‑dose use. - Stevens‑Johnson syndrome: Rare severe skin reaction. - Anaphylaxis: Uncommon allergic reaction with breathing difficulty. - Blood disorders: Rare cases of thrombocytopenia or neutropenia.
What precautions apply to Paracetamol?
Paracetamol should be used with awareness of specific safety considerations. - Liver disease: Avoid or limit use in patients with existing hepatic impairment. - Alcohol consumption: Limit intake as combined use increases liver toxicity risk. - Pregnancy: Use only under medical advice, especially in the third trimester. - Children: Dose must be weight‑based and supervised by a healthcare professional. - Drug interactions: Review concomitant medications for additive hepatotoxic risk. - Store at ambient temperature: Keep in original packaging, protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
What does Paracetamol interact with?
Paracetamol can interact with several medicines, requiring monitoring or avoidance.
Major Interactions (Avoid): - Warfarin: Increases bleeding risk due as ...",
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