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Brand Name : Tamino
Generic Name : Paracetamol
Dosage Form : 500 mg Tablet & 120 mg/5 ml Suspension
Tamino (Paracetamol) is a para aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. It is one of the most widely used, safest and fast acting analgesic. It is well tolerated and lacks many of side effects of aspirin.
COMPOSITION
Tamino Tablet : Each tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg.
Tamino Suspension : Each 5 ml suspension contains Paracetamol BP 120 mg.
INDICATION
It is indicated for fever, common cold and influenza, headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain and post vaccination pain of children. It is also indicated for rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain and stiffness of joints.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Tablet :
Adult : 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) daily. For long term treatment, it is wise not to exceed the dose beyond 2.6 g/day.
Children (6-12 years) : ½ to 1 tablet 3-4 times daily.
Suspension :
Children (under 3 months) : 10mg/kg body weight (reduce to 5 mg/kg if jaundiced) 3 to 4 times daily.
3 months to 1 year : ½ -1 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
1-5 years : 1-2 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
6-12 years : 2-4 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
Adult : 4-8 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
For post immunization pyrexia in child of 2 months, ½ teaspoonful is recommended
SIDE EFFECT
Side effects are significantly mild, though haematological reactions have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
PRECAUTION
Paracetamol should be given with care to patients with impaired kidney or liver function or taking other drugs that affect the liver.
CONTRAINDICATION
It is contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol.
DRUG INTERACTION
Patients who have taken barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants and alcohol may show diminished ability to metabolise large doses of Paracetamol. Alcohol can increase the hepatotoxicity of Paracetamol overdosage. Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives induce liver enzymes and may prevent attainment of therapeutic Paracetamol levels by increasing first-pass metabolism or clearance.
OVERDOSAGE
Symptoms of Paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12-48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur.
USE IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
Paracetamol is safe in all stages of pregnancy and lactation.
STORAGE CONDITION
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
HOW SUPPLIED
Tamino Tablet : Each box contains 200 tablets in Alu-PVC blister pack.
Tamino Suspension : Each amber PET bottle contains 60 ml suspension.
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