Napran

Paracetamol.

Paracetamol (Napran) comes in three (3) forms: Each 5mL suspension contains Paracetamol 250 mg.
Each 5mL suspension contains Paracetamol 125 mg.
Each mL suspension (Oral drops) contains Paracetamol 100 mg.

Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action: Paracetamol (Napran) is a non-narcotic analgesic-antipyretic. It produces analgesia and antipyresis similar to that of the salicylates. Paracetamol (Napran) provides analgesic activity, which is effective against pain, mild to moderate severity. However, unlike the salicylates, which act mainly against peripheral pain associated with inflammation, Paracetamol (Napran) exerts its analgesic effect by acting on the pain center of the brain.
Paracetamol (Napran) likewise, lowers body temperature by favouring heat loss through sweating. It acts on the hypothalamus to produce antipyresis, heat dissipation is increased as a result of vasodilation and enhance peripheral blood flow.
Paracetamol (Napran) is well tolerated with very minimal side effects in therapeutic does. It can be given to patients allergic to Aspirin and other pain reliever. Paracetamol (Napran) has no gastric irritant effect, hence patients with hyperacidity, peptic ulcer, and gastritis can take this product. Because of its good tolerance and few side effects, Paracetamol (Napran) can be used in standard therapeutic doses during pregnancy.

This product is used for the symptomatic relief of fever and/or usually encountered in infants with common colds, influenza, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, pneumonia and other infections. It is likewise useful in non-infectious febrile and painful conditions such as teething.

Paracetamol 100 mg/mL suspension (Napran): 0-6 months: 0.3 mL-0.6 mL.
7 months-12 months: 0.6 mL-1.2 mL.
1 year old-2 years old: 1.2 mL-1.8 mL.
To be taken three to four times daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Paracetamol 125 mg/5 mL suspension (Napran): (3-4 times daily): 1 year old-5 years old: 5 mL-10 mL (1 tsp-2 tsp).
6 years old-12 years old: 10 mL-20 mL (2 tsp-4 tsp).
Or as prescribed by the physician.
Paracetamol 250 mg/5 mL suspension (Napran): (3-4 times daily): 1 year old-5 years old: 2.5 mL-5 mL (1/2 tsp-1 tsp).
6 years old-12 years old: 5 mL-10 mL (1 tsp-2 tsp).
Or as prescribed by the physician.

Repeated administration is contraindicated in patients with anemia, cardiac, pulmonary, renal, or hepatic diseases, and those hypersensitive to Paracetamol.

Should be given with care to patients with impaired kidney or liver function.
Chronic used should be avoided. Daily used may potentiate oral anti-coagulant.

Always keep container tightly closed.
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics

N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.

Non-Rx