Centamol 250 mg Suspn

Composition of Centamol 250 mg Suspn

Centamol 250 mg Suspn contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 250 mg per 5 ml oral suspension. It belongs to the Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Centamol 250 mg Suspn

• Fever (including viral fever
• post-immunization fever)
• mild to moderate pain such as headache
• toothache
• sore throat
• body aches
• ear pain
• and pain associated with cold/flu

Key benefits

• Reduces fever
• Relieves mild to moderate pain
• Helpful in cold/flu-related body aches
• Post-immunization fever relief

How Centamol 250 mg Suspn works

Paracetamol reduces fever and relieves pain by inhibiting prostaglandin production in the central nervous system. It acts on the brain’s heat-regulating center to bring down body temperature.

How to take Centamol 250 mg Suspn

Oral suspension: Shake well before use. Measure dose with a calibrated spoon/cup/dropper. Can be taken with or without food; if stomach upset occurs, give after food. Dose and frequency should be as advised by the doctor/label; do not exceed the recommended total daily dose and avoid using multiple paracetamol-containing products together.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Centamol 250 mg Suspn

Most side effects of Centamol are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• rash
• itching
• elevated liver enzymes (with high dose/prolonged use)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Centamol 250 mg Suspn

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed recommended dose; overdose can cause severe liver damage. Use with caution in liver disease, chronic alcoholism, severe malnutrition, or dehydration. Seek medical help immediately if overdose is suspected. Stop and consult a doctor if allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty) occur or if fever persists beyond 3 days or pain beyond 5 days (or as advised).

Do not take Centamol if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, warfarin/other anticoagulants (with prolonged regular use), isoniazid, rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital/primidone, probenecid, cholestyramine

How to store Centamol 250 mg Suspn

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Centamol 250 mg Suspn

Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses. Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well — treatment works best when it is early.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CENTAUR PHARMACEUTICALS LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic & Antipyretic

Drug class:

Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative)