Manufacturer: Themis Medicare Ltd
Salt Composition : Paracetamol(150mg)
Metacin 150mg Injection is administered by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It starts working within one hour. Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol to avoid an overdose. You should let your doctor know if your pain or fever does not subside.
Vomiting, difficulty sleeping, and constipation may be seen as side effects in some patients. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time and persist for a longer duration of time. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine.
Pregnant and nursing women should use it under medical supervision only. It should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It is not recommended in patients with severe or active liver disease.
Metacin 150mg Injection is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Pharmacokinetics: Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 10 to 60 minutes after oral administration. Paracetamol is distributed into most body tissues.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Metacin
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Constipation
Itching
Anxiety
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
overactive thyroid gland.
closed angle glaucoma.
high blood pressure.
stenosing peptic ulcer.
blockage of the stomach or intestine.
blockage of the urinary bladder.
enlarged prostate.
an inability to completely empty the bladder.
Your child’s age and body weight. So stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.
This medication is used for the temporary relief of runny/stuffy nose, watery/itchy eyes, and itchy throat caused by allergies, hay fever, the common cold, and other breathing illnesses.
Some drugs that may interact with this product are: antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray), digoxin, potassium tablets/capsules, pramlintide, tricyclic antidepressants (such as nortriptyline, amitriptyline).
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Metacin 150mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Metacin 150mg Injection helps in relieving moderate pain and fever for the short-term, especially following surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from liver disease, severe kidney disease, or alcohol abuse.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as feeling or being sick, weight loss, pale skin (pallor), or abdominal pain within the first 24 hours as it indicates an overdose.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How is Metacin 150mg Injection administered?
Metacin 150mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only. It should not be self-administered. The dose of the medicine will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Metacin 150mg Injection.
Q. What if I vomit after taking Metacin 150mg Injection?
If you vomit in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Metacin 150mg Injection tablets or syrup, retake the same dose again. If you vomit after 30 minutes of a dose, you do not need to take another one until the next standard dose.
Q. What are the serious side effects of taking an excess of the Metacin 150mg Injection?
Overdose of Metacin 150mg Injectione may cause severe life-threatening liver injury. Taking more than the prescribed dose may also cause kidney injury, decreased platelet count, and even coma. Early symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting, and general tiredness. Immediately consult a doctor or reach an emergency in case of a suspected overdose.
Q. When will I feel better after taking the Metacin 150mg Injection?
Usually, you will start feeling better after about half an hour of taking a Metacin 150mg Injection.
