Description
Trade name:
Cetal
Compound:
Each candle contains:
Paracetamol 120 mg.
Properties:
Analgesic-antipyretic. Has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, predominantly affecting the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus.
Indications:
Pain syndrome of weak and moderate intensity of various origins (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in injuries, burns). Fever in infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Method of administration and dosage:
Adults:
500 mg-1 g every 4-6 hours.
Children:
10 mg/kg every 4-6 hours.
Children from 3 months to 1 year: 60-120 mg.
1-6 years: 120 mg-250 mg.
6-12 years: 250 mg – 500 mg.
Contraindications:
Chronic alcoholism, hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
Precautions:
Use with caution in patients with impaired liver and kidney function, with benign hyperbilirubinemia, and in elderly patients.
With prolonged use of paracetamol, it is necessary to monitor the peripheral blood picture and the functional state of the liver.
Side effects:
From the digestive system: rarely – dyspeptic phenomena, with prolonged use in high doses – hepatotoxic effect.
From the hematopoietic system: rarely – thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis.
Allergic reactions: rarely – skin rash, itching, urticaria.
Storage method:
In a cool, dry place at 25 degrees.
Package:
The cardboard box contains 1 blister of 5 suppositories and paper instructions.
