Composition
Each Tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg.
Pharmacology
Feva Rapid Tablet is an advanced formulation of Paracetamol that contains Actizorb technology. It dissolves up to five times faster than standard Paracetamol Tablets. Feva Rapid Tablet is a fast acting and safe analgesic with marked antipyretic property. It is specially suitable for patients who, for any reason, can not tolerate aspirin, or other analgesics.
Indication
All conditions requiring relief from pain and fever such as neuritis, neuralgia, headache, earache, toothache, pain due to rheumatic disorder, cold, influenza, dysmenorrhoea, migraine, backache, pain due to arthritis etc.
Dosage and Administration
Adults and children (aged 12 years and over): Take 1 to 2 Tablets every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 Tablets in 24 hours.
Children (7 to 11 years): Take 1/2-1 Tablet every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 4 Tablets in 24 hours or as directed by the physisian.
Not recommended in children under 7 years.
Contraindications
Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal function impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis).
Precautions
Paracetamol should be given with care to patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Paracetamol should be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver.
Side Effects
Side effects of Paracetamol are usually mild, including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, breathing problem. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
Use in Pregnancy and Lactation
Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage, but patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
Paracetamol is excreted in breast milk but not in a clinically significant amount. Available published data do not contraindicate breast feeding.
Drug Interaction
Cholestyramine: The speed of absorption of paracetamol is reduced by cholestyramine. Therefore, the cholestyramine should not be taken within one hour if maximal analgesia is required.
Metoclopramide and Domperidone: The absorption of paracetamol is increased by metoclopramide and domperidone. However, concurrent use need not be avoided.
Warfarin: The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.
Chloramphenicol: Increased concentration of chloramphenicol. Plasma concentration of chloramphenicol.
Overdose
Symptoms of Paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur.
Storage
Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Packaging
Each box contains 200 tablets in blister pack.
