Betapyn 10 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 30 November 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain and/or fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 tablets orally, every 4 hours as needed, max 8 tablets/day.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety during pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Atropine
- Tricyclic antidepressants
Contraindications
- Sensitivity to components
- Severe liver impairment
- Respiratory depression
- Acute alcoholism
- Bronchial asthma
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Insomnia
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol
- Do not exceed recommended dose
- May cause drowsiness
- Consult doctor in case of overdose
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence
- Severe liver damage from overdose
- Caution in liver/kidney disease
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