PAC
PARACETAMOL BP + CAFFINE BP
| NAME | STRENGTH | PACK SIZE | DOSAGE FORM |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAC 500 MG + 65 MG | 500 MG + 65 MG | 200 S | TABLET |
PAC Tablet: Each PAC Tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg and Caffeine BP 65 mg.
PAC Tablet is a combination of Paracetamol and Caffeine. Paracetamol is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Caffeine is used in this product to increase the solubility and transmembrane permeation of paracetamol and increases the pain and fever relieving effects of Paracetamol. Caffeine has also an intrinsic power to raise vessel tone in the brain, which provides another benefit to treat migraine.
PAC Tablet is indicated for headache, toothache, influenza, common cold, fever, dysmenorrhea, neuralgia and migraine. PAC can also be used for the relief of pains of painful conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism.
Adult and children over 12 years of age: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily or as recommended by the physicians. Maximum dose: 8 tablets daily.
PAC Tablet is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol, Caffeine or any other components of it.
Should be used with caution in alcoholism, reduced kidney function & liver diseases.
In recommended doses, it is usually free from side effects. However, skin reaction such as urticaria has been reported rarely.
There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy & lactation.
PAC may interact with anticoagulant agents on prothrombin time. The hepatic effects of it may be increased by the use of alcohol and concomitant use of certain drugs which enhance the metabolism of paracetamol in the liver (i.e., barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants).
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.
Store in a dry place below 25°C temperature.
PAC Tablet: Each box contains 6 x 10's tablets in blister strips.