Acetaffein Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol 500 mg, caffeine 65 mg

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic management of pain fever & pyrexia.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr Pain & fever 1-2 tab every 6 hr. Max: Paracetamol 4 g & caffeine 520 mg in each 24-hr period.

Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to treatment w/ chloramphenicol.

Warnings

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Special Precautions

Do not take for pain for >10 days or for fever >3 days. Impaired kidney function. Pregnancy.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Adverse Reactions

Skin rashes, hypersensitivity reactions, changes in the number of WBC & platelets & minor stomach & intestinal disturbances.

Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics

ATC Classification

N02BE51 - paracetamol, combinations excl. psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Acetaffein tab

Packing/Price

100's;10's

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