Paren Suspension
“WHEN PARACETAMOL ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH”
COMPOSITION-
PARACETAMOL 125mg, MEFENAMIC ACID 50mg
PAREN SUSPENSION is formulated with two very powerful active ingredients i.e. PARACETAMOL & MEFENAMIC ACID a combination of analgesic and NSAID with the effect of antipyretic which is primarily pain killer and fever reducer in pediatric patients. This combination gives great effect against headache, arthritis, back pain, period pain, toothaches, cold, flu, fever and muscle ache. As per literary data this combination gives better effect than any other formulations.
As analgesic PARACETAMOL thought to act on central nervous system ,reduces pain by inhibiting COX enzymes such as COX-1, COX-2 and COX-3. Unlike NSAIDS it does not show any kind of action on peripheral tissues that's why is not act as anti-inflammatory. Antipyretic effect of PARACETAMOL is explained by the direct effect of heat-regulating centre of hypothalamus as a results peripheral dilation and sweating occurs which cause heat dissipation.
MEFENAMIC ACID is a NSAID belongs to the group of fenamate derived from anthranilic acid, it posses anti-inflammatory, analgesic along with antipyretic activity. It functions by binding with the COX-1 and COX-2 receptors that further inhibits the action of prostaglandins major mediator of inflammation. As a result it treat the inflammatory conditions such as pain, redness and swelling.
PAREN SUSPENSION is mainly use for pediatric patients in following conditions-
Fever, Pain.
FOR 6 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS- Give 1 tea spoon full three times a day.
FOR 2-5 YEARS- Give 1 tea spoon full three times a day.
or as directed by physician.
Before using this medicament tell your doctor if you have any kind of allergies from antipyretic or analgesic or other NSAID. This medicine may contain inactive ingredients which also cause allergy if it occurs then contact to your doctor.
ADVERSE EFFECTS-
- Persistent Nausea/Vomiting,
- Severe Stomach/Abdominal Pain,
- Weakness,
- Dark Urine,
- Yellowing Eyes/Skin.