Manufacturer : Paracetamol (150mg)

Made In: Zydus Healthcare Limited

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Paracad 150mg Injection helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and reduces fever for the short-term in cases following surgery or in cases where oral administration is not possible. Paracad 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. USES OF PARACAD INJECTION Pain relief Treatment of Fever BENEFITS OF PARACAD INJECTION In Pain relief Paracad 150mg Injection is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF PARACAD INJECTION 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 Paracad Headache Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Constipation Itching Anxiety Stomach pain Nausea Vomiting HOW TO USE PARACAD INJECTION Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. HOW PARACAD INJECTION WORKS Paracad 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. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paracad 150mg Injection. warnings Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Paracad 150mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Paracad 150mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. warnings Driving SAFE Paracad 150mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney CAUTION Paracad 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paracad 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, Paracad 150mg Injection contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients. warnings Liver CAUTION Paracad 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paracad 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Paracad 150mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PARACAD INJECTION? If you miss a dose of Paracad 150mg Injection, consult your doctor.