What is Paroglin?
- Paroglin contains Paracetamol which belongs to a group of medicines called analgesic and antipyretics
Therapeutic Uses
What Paroglin is used for?
- It is used to reduce a fever (high temperature)
- It is used for mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period pains and general aches and pains
- It is also used to relieve the symptoms of cold and flu
Warning & Precautions
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- An allergic reaction to Paracetamol or to any of the ingredients in this medicine
- Have liver problems
- Have kidney problems
- Are alcoholic
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine
- The use of this medicine in children and adolescents based on age, body weight and medical conditions
- P does not affect your ability to drive or use machines
INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- Any other medicines that contain paracetamol
- Barbiturates
- Tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline)
- Cholestyramine (used to treat high cholesterol)
- Warfarin (used to thin the blood and prevent clotting)
- Zidovudine (used in HIV infections and AIDS)
- Domperidone and metoclopramide (used to treat nausea and vomiting)
- Anticonvulsants (used to treat epilepsy or fits)
- Birth control pils
DIRECTIONS & For Use
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use
- Always use the measuring cup supplied with the pack
- Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses
- Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor
If you take more Paroglin
- Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you or you seem well, because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage
- There may be no symptoms during the first 24 hours although paleness, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may occur
If you forget to take Paroglin
- Take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taken Paroglin
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless told by your doctor
Side Effects
Like all medicines, Paroglin can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Serious
- Skin rash, flaking skin, boils, sore lips and mouth, swelling of the face, fever
- Sudden wheezing, fluttering or tightness of the chest
- Bruising more easily, sore throat or other signs of infection (these may be signs of a blood disorder)
- Severe pain in the abdomen and back, with fever, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting (these may be signs of pancreas inflammation)
COMMON
- NA
VERY RARE
- Serious skin reactions
STORAGE
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Keep this medicine out of the reach of children
- Do not take this medicine after expiry date