G-Para-IV 100ML

Composition

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 10 mg/mL (1 g/100 mL) IV infusion

Uses of G-Para-IV 100ML

Management of mild to moderate pain, adjunct in moderate to severe pain, reduction of fever (pyrexia), especially when oral/rectal route is not possible

• •Relieves mild to moderate pain
• •Reduces fever effectively
• •Useful when oral medicines cannot be taken
• •Opioid-sparing analgesic option
• •Rapid onset via IV route

How it works

Paracetamol reduces pain and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system. It acts on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center to lower body temperature and raises pain threshold to provide analgesia.

Directions for use

For intravenous infusion only; administer as per doctor’s prescription, usually as a slow IV infusion over about 15 minutes. Dose is based on age/weight and total daily paracetamol from all sources; can be given with or without food (not applicable). Do not mix with other medicines in the same IV line unless compatibility is confirmed.

Side effects

Common side effects of G-Para-IV 100ML may include:

• •nausea
• •vomiting
• •headache
• •dizziness
• •low blood pressure (hypotension)