Pacipayn 500 mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 October 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Symptomatic relief of mild to moderate pain and fever.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 1 tablet every 3 hours or 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours, max 4 g daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Hepatotoxic medicines
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Isoniazid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to paracetamol
- Severe renal impairment
- Severe liver impairment
Common side effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Skin rashes
- Bronchospasm
Counselling Points
- Do not exceed recommended dose
- Consult if no relief after 10 days
- Avoid other paracetamol products
Serious warnings
- Risk of overdose leading to severe liver damage
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
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