Paracetamol Kabi Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol

Indications/Uses

Short-term treatment of moderate pain, especially following surgery; fever.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV Patient weighing >50 kg & no additional risk factors for hepatotoxicity 1 g in 100 mL (max daily dose: 4 g), >50 kg & w/ additional risk factors for hepatotoxicity 1 g in 100 mL (max daily dose: 3 g), >33 to ≤50 kg 15 mg/kg in 1.5 mL/kg (max daily dose: 60 mg/kg, not exceeding 3 g), >10 to ≤33 kg 15 mg/kg in 1.5 mL/kg (max daily dose: 60 mg/kg, not exceeding 2 g), ≤10 kg 7.5 mg/kg in 0.75 mL/kg (max daily dose: 30 mg/kg).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or propacetamol HCl. Severe hepatocellular insufficiency (Child-Pugh >9).

MIMS Class

Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Paracetamol Kabi soln for infusion 10 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1's

Paracetamol Kabi

paracetamol

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi Austria