Brand Name: Napa 250
Manufacturer : Beximco Pharmaceuticals
Indications
All conditions requiring relief from pain and fever such as neuritis, neuralgia, headache, earache, toothache, pain due to rheumatic disorder, cold, influenza, dysmenorrhoea, post-vaccination pain and fever of children etc. Napa suppositories are used for rapid symptomatic management of pain and fever. It is given as rectal suppository for mild to moderate pain and for pyrexia.
Dosage and Administration
Tablet/Extra Tablet : Adults : 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily; Syrup/Suspension : Adults : 4-8 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily; Children : 6-12 years : 2- 4 measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily, 1-5 years : 1-2 Measuring spoonful
3-4 times daily, Up to 1 year : 1/2 -1 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily. Paediatric drops : Neonates & Children : 0-3 months : 0.5 ml, 4-11 months : 1ml, 12-23 months : 1.5 ml, 2-3 years : 2 ml, 4-5 years : 3ml four times daily or as directed by physicians. Suppositories : Children : 1-5 years : 125- 250 mg, 6-12 years : 250-500 mg, up to 4 times daily.
Contraindications
Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal function impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis).
Precautions
Paracetamol should be given with caution to patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Paracetamol should be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver.
Side Effects
Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia,neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin
rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
Use in Special Population
Pregnancy and lactation : Pregnant or nursing mother seek the advice of a
health professional before using this product.
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