Empaped 125mg. 250mg Suppositories
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 23 August 2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of mild to moderate pain and fever when oral therapy is not feasible.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10-15 mg/kg, max 60 mg/kg/day. Infants: 125 mg up to 4 times daily; Children: 250 mg up to 4 times daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 4-6 hours
Special Populations
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safe in pregnancy at lowest effective dose; compatible with breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Zidovudine
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to paracetamol
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Do not exceed recommended dose
- Consult if symptoms persist beyond three days
- Avoid concurrent use with other paracetamol-containing products
Serious warnings
- Risk of overdose leading to severe liver damage
- Use with caution in liver disease and chronic alcoholism
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