Paraciv IV is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Paraciv IV is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE
Paraciv IV does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Paraciv IV should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paraciv IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Paraciv IV contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
CAUTION
Paraciv IV should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paraciv IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Paraciv IV is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Paraciv IV 10mg/ml Infusion
Introduction
Paraciv IV helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and reduces fever for the short-term in cases following surgery or in cases where oral administration is not possible.
Paraciv IV is administered as an in ... Show more
Uses of Paraciv IV
Pain relief
Fever
Side effects of Paraciv IV
Common
Vomiting
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Constipation
Itching
Anxiety
How to use Paraciv IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Paraciv IV works
Paraciv IV is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Quick Tips
Sumo L IV Infusion helps in relieving moderate pain and fever for a short-term, especially following surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from a liver disease, severe kidney disease or from alcohol abuse.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as feeling or being sick, weight loss, pale skin (pallor) or abdominal pain within the fi ... Show more
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for lo ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Mild to moderate pain and high fever
Administration
The paracetamol solution is administered as a 15-minutes intravenous infusion. Paracetamol solution for infusion can be diluted in a 0.9% Sodium Chlor ... Show more
Adult Dose
Intravenous
Mild to moderate pain and fever
Adult >50 kg: 1g up to 4 times a day. Max: 4 g daily. Admin by infusion over 15 min.
Adult 33 to 50 kg: ... Show more
Child Dose
Intravenous
Mild to moderate pain and fever
Child >12 years, >50 kg: 1g up to 4 times a day. Max: 4 g daily. Admin by infusion over 15 min.
Child 2 ... Show more
Contraindication
Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis). Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
Mode of Action
Paracetamol exhibits analgesic action by peripheral blockage of pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis by inhibiting the hypothalamic heat-r ... Show more
Precaution
Hepatocelluar insufficiency. Severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min), Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehyrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, Chronic ... Show more
Side Effect
Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and a ... Show more
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