ACETA 500 MG TABLET

Aceta

Paracetamol

Presentation

• Aceta 500 mg Tablet: Each tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg.
• Aceta 60 ml Suspension: Each 5 ml contains Paracetamol BP 120 mg.

Description: Aceta (Paracetamol) is a fast-acting and safe analgesic with marked antipyretic properties. It is especially suitable for patients who, for any reason, can not tolerate aspirin or other analgesics.

Indications: All conditions requiring relief from pain and fever such as neuritis, neuralgia, headache, earache, toothache, pain due to rheumatic disorder, cold, influenza, dysmenorrhoea, post-vaccination pain & fever of children, etc.

Dosage and administration

Aceta Tablets :

• Adults: 1 - 2 tablets 3 - 4 times daily;
• Children: Age 6 - 12 years: 1 tablet 3 - 4 times daily;

Aceta Suspension:

1. Adults: 4-8 Measuring spoonful 3 - 4 times daily;

Children:

• Age Up to 1 year: 1/2 - 1 Measuring spoonful 3 - 4 times daily. 
• Age 1-5 years 1-2 Measuring spoonful 3 - 4 times daily,
• Age 6 - 12 years: 2-4 measuring spoonfuls 3-4 times daily,

Contraindications: Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal function impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis).

Side effects:  Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though hematological reactions including thrombocytopenic, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.

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.

Overdosage:

Symptoms of paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 40 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur.

Commercial pack:

• Aceta 500 mg Tablet: Each box contains 20 blister strips of 10 tablets.
• Aceta 60 ml Suspension: Each amber-colored glass bottle contains 60 ml of suspension. 

ACETA 500 MG TABLET: ACETA 500 MG TABLET