Actamol 120mg/5ml Solution

Indication

Relief of mild to moderate pain and reduction of fever.

Dosage (summary)

For adults and children over 12 years: 500 mg to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not exceeding 4000 mg per day. For children aged 6 to 12 years: 10 mg/kg to 15 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours as needed, not exceeding 60 mg/kg per day.

Onset of Action / Duration

Onset of action typically occurs within 30 minutes, with peak effects at 1 to 2 hours.

Special Populations

• Hepatic impairment
• Renal impairment
• Elderly patients

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Paracetamol is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy and lactation when used at recommended doses.

Key Drug Interactions

• Alcohol may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity.
• Warfarin may have increased anticoagulant effects with chronic use of paracetamol.

Contraindications

• Severe hepatic impairment
• Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any excipients in the formulation

Common side effects

• Nausea
• Rash
• Hepatotoxicity (in overdose situations)

Counselling Points

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Avoid using with other products containing paracetamol.
• Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist for more than 3 days.