Expert advice for Starmol Suspension
Good for pain relief and fever but not effective in joint pain due to poor anti-inflammatory action. Starts working within one hour. Wait for at least 4 hours before taking the next dose. Present in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. Avoid taking more than one paracetamol product at a time to prevent overdose. Doses >4 g/day (2 g in alcoholics) may cause liver, kidney or heart problems. Discontinue Starmol 120 mg/5ml Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if rash occurs. For children, measure the doses of liquid Starmol 120 mg/5ml Suspension using the measuring cup instead of a teaspoon to avoid under or over-dosage. Avoid excess alcohol intake (>3 glasses/day) when taking Starmol 120 mg/5ml Suspension as it may cause liver damage.
Composition
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Paracetamol / Acetaminophen (120mg/5ml) |
Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
Side Effect
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Common
No common side effects seen. |
How to works
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How Starmol Suspension works
Starmol 120 mg/5ml Suspension is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. |