Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

Composition of Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

Keom-Iv [Paracetamol] contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) injection (strength/volume not specified). It belongs to the Para-aminophenol (anilide) analgesic class of medicines.

Uses of Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

• Reduction of fever (pyrexia) and relief of mild to moderate pain when oral route is not suitable; adjunct for moderate to severe pain (e.g.
• postoperative pain)

Key benefits

• Reduces fever
• Relieves mild to moderate pain
• Useful when oral medicines cannot be taken
• Can be used as part of multimodal postoperative pain control

How Keom-Iv [Paracetamol] works

Paracetamol inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, producing analgesic and antipyretic effects. It has minimal peripheral anti-inflammatory activity and reduces fever by acting on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center.

How to take Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

For intravenous use only, administered by a healthcare professional as an IV infusion over the recommended duration. Dose is based on age/weight and total daily paracetamol limit; avoid taking any other paracetamol-containing medicines concurrently.

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 Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

Most side effects of Keom-Iv [Paracetamol] are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• headache
• injection site pain
• flushing
• low blood pressure (during infusion)
• increased liver enzymes
• rash

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 Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed the maximum total daily dose of paracetamol from all sources (risk of severe liver injury). Use with caution in liver disease, chronic alcohol use, malnutrition, dehydration, and severe renal impairment. Monitor liver function if prolonged use or in high-risk patients. Stop and seek care if allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty) occur.

Do not take Keom-Iv [Paracetamol] 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/coumarin anticoagulants (with prolonged regular use), enzyme inducers (rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), isoniazid, probenecid (may increase paracetamol levels), cholestyramine (reduces absorption for oral forms; less relevant for IV)

How to store Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

Store below 25°C, protect from light, do not freeze. Keep in original pack; use opened vial/bottle as per label and hospital protocol; discard if solution is discoloured or particles are present.

Expert advice for Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

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:

Not Available

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic, Antipyretic

Drug class:

Para-aminophenol (anilide) analgesic