Acetagrophen
Name: ®Acetagrophen
Drug class: Analgesic and antipyretic
Dosage form: Oral drops
Ingredients:
Each mL (25 drops) contains:
100 mg acetaminophen
1.8 mg saccharin sodium (as sweetener)
Mechanism of action: This medication induces antipyretic effects by acting on the hypothalamus and peripherally blocking pain impulse generation. It may also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system.
Drug class: Analgesic and antipyretic
Dosage form: Oral drops
Ingredients:
Each mL (25 drops) contains:
100 mg acetaminophen
1.8 mg saccharin sodium (as sweetener)
Mechanism of action: This medication induces antipyretic effects by acting on the hypothalamus and peripherally blocking pain impulse generation. It may also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system.
Name: ®Acetagrophen
Drug class: Analgesic and antipyretic
Dosage form: Oral drops
Ingredients:
Each mL (25 drops) contains:
100 mg acetaminophen
1.8 mg saccharin sodium (as sweetener)
Mechanism of action: This medication induces antipyretic effects by acting on the hypothalamus and peripherally blocking pain impulse generation. It may also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system.
Indications: Relieving pain and reducing fever in children
Dosage and administration:
The common dose is 10-15 mg (2-3 drops) per kilogram body weight every 4-6 hours. Never take the medication more than 5 times per 24 hours.
Weight (kg)
Age
Dose (mg) (every 4-6 hours)
2.7-5.3 kg
0-3 months
40 mg
5.4-8.1 kg
4-11 months
80 mg
8.2-10.8 kg
1-2 years
120 mg
10.9-16.3 kg
2-3 years
160 mg
Side effects: Any medication may cause unwanted effects in addition to its desired therapeutic effects. Although not everybody shows all the side effects, consult your doctor if you observe any of them.
Acetaminophen side effects include:
Rash, urticaria, angioedema, confusion, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity (at toxic doses)
Contraindications:
Allergy to the product
Severe hepatic failure
Drug class: Analgesic and antipyretic
Dosage form: Oral drops
Ingredients:
Each mL (25 drops) contains:
100 mg acetaminophen
1.8 mg saccharin sodium (as sweetener)
Mechanism of action: This medication induces antipyretic effects by acting on the hypothalamus and peripherally blocking pain impulse generation. It may also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system.
Indications: Relieving pain and reducing fever in children
Dosage and administration:
The common dose is 10-15 mg (2-3 drops) per kilogram body weight every 4-6 hours. Never take the medication more than 5 times per 24 hours.
Weight (kg)
Age
Dose (mg) (every 4-6 hours)
2.7-5.3 kg
0-3 months
40 mg
5.4-8.1 kg
4-11 months
80 mg
8.2-10.8 kg
1-2 years
120 mg
10.9-16.3 kg
2-3 years
160 mg
Side effects: Any medication may cause unwanted effects in addition to its desired therapeutic effects. Although not everybody shows all the side effects, consult your doctor if you observe any of them.
Acetaminophen side effects include:
Rash, urticaria, angioedema, confusion, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity (at toxic doses)
Contraindications:
Allergy to the product
Severe hepatic failure
