Manufacturer: Sresan Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition : Paracetamol(125mg/5ml)
Bottle of 60ml Suspension
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There are some chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. These are substances that cause pain, swelling, fever. Essmol 125mg Suspension 60ml contains paracetamol which blocks the production of these prostaglandins, thus temporarily controlling fever or pain. It acts on the area of brain which is responsible for controlling temperature. Thus, it controls the fever.
It distributes rapidly and evenly throughout most tissues and fluids and has a volume of distribution of approximately 0.9L/kg. 10 to 20% of the drug is bound to red blood cells. Paracetamol is extensively metabolised (predominantly in the liver), the major metabolites being the sulphate and glucuronide conjugates.
Side effects of paracetamol are rare
Very rare cases of serious reactions may occur like skin rash, reddening, blisters, difficulty in breathing, swollen face or a runny nose
Immune disorders where blood doesn't clot properly (thrombocytopenia purpura)
High number of methemoglobin (form of haemoglobin containing iron) known as methaemoglobenaemia
Low number of white blood cells (agranulocytosis)
If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of this medicine
If you are taking any other product that contains paracetamol
Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
It's typically used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache or sprains, and reduce fevers caused by illnesses such as colds and flu. Paracetamol is often recommended as one of the first treatments for pain, as it's safe for most people to take and side effects are rare.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PARACETAMOL may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine), analgesics (aspirin), antibiotics (chloramphenicol, rifampicin), anti-gout medicines (probenecid), antitubercular drug (isoniazid), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine, carbamazepine, phenytoin), and anti-nausea agents (metoclopramide, domperidone).
Drug-Food Interactions: PARACETAMOL may interact with St. John’s wort (herbal medicine to treat depression). Avoid foods rich in carbohydrates, and pectin including jellies, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and broccoli as PARACETAMOL may interact with these foods. Also, avoid intake of alcohol with PARACETAMOL as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have kidney or liver disease, hepatitis, Gilbert's syndrome (a liver condition), hemolytic anaemia (abnormal breakdown of red blood cells), G-6-PD deficiency (a hereditary condition resulting in low red blood cell counts), blood poisoning, inform your physician before taking PARACETAMOL.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
WARFARIN
CHOLESTYRAMINE
ASPIRIN
METOCLOPRAMIDE
DOMPERIDONE
CHLORAMPHENICOL
RIFAMPICIN
PROBENECID
ISONIAZID
LAMOTRIGINE
CARBAMAZEPINE
PHENYTOIN
Shake well before use
Store below 25°C
Protect it from direct sunlight
Please keep it away from children
If you missed a dose then take it as soon as you remember.
Keep a gap of atleast 4-6 hours between this dose and next dose.
If it is almost time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
Taking Essmol 125mg Suspension 60ml in high doses may result in serious liver damage.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and stomach ache.
You have severe liver or kidney disease
You are taking any other medicines or products that contain paracetamol, taking too much of the same can cause liver damage
You are alcoholic or are suffering from chronic malnutrition
Take medicine as directed by your doctor
Shake well before use
Read the instructions carefully on the label before using the medicine
Q: What precautions should I take when using this medicine?
Be cautious if you are a patient with liver problems, kidney problems, or alcoholic, as this medicine is known to cause serious liver damage in case of overdose
Caution is needed in older people too
Q: My child has fever, can I give Essmol 125mg Suspension 60ml to my child who is five years old?
A: No, this medicine is not meant for use in children below 6 years of age.
Q: My child, who is 3 years old happened to consume entire bottle of this medicine, what should I do?
A: Immediately take your child to the hospital. It may take some time before symptoms of overdose appear. The physician will evaluate with help of laboratory reports and examination to check if the baby's liver is doing fine.
