Xt Para 650

Composition of Xt Para 650

Xt Para 650 contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650 mg. It belongs to the Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Xt Para 650

• Relief of fever and mild to moderate pain such as headache
• body ache
• toothache
• sore throat
• cold/flu-associated fever
• muscle pain
• and menstrual pain.

Key benefits

• Reduces fever
• Relieves headache and body ache
• Helps with cold/flu fever
• Eases toothache and muscle pain
• Generally gentle on the stomach compared with NSAIDs

How Xt Para 650 works

Paracetamol inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, which reduces pain perception. It also acts on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center to lower fever.

How to take Xt Para 650

Oral tablet. Take as directed by a physician; swallow with water. Can be taken with or without food (take after food if stomach upset occurs). Do not exceed the recommended daily dose; maintain a gap of 4–6 hours between doses unless advised otherwise.

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 Xt Para 650

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• heartburn
• dizziness
• rash
• increased liver enzymes (rare)

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 Xt Para 650

Warnings and precautions

Do not use with other paracetamol/acetaminophen-containing products to avoid overdose. Overdose may cause severe liver damage; seek urgent medical help if excess dose is taken. Use with caution in liver disease, chronic alcoholism, malnutrition, severe kidney disease, or dehydration. Stop and consult a doctor if rash/allergy occurs or fever/pain persists.

Do not take Xt Para 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 use), rifampicin, isoniazid, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, other hepatotoxic medicines

How to store Xt Para 650

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Xt Para 650

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:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic and Antipyretic

Drug class:

Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative)