Expert advice for Metacin Syrup
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 Metacin 125 mg/5ml Syrup and inform your doctor immediately if rash occurs. For children, measure the doses of liquid Metacin 125 mg/5ml Syrup using the measuring cup instead of a teaspoon to avoid under or over-dosage. Avoid excess alcohol intake (>3 glasses/day) when taking Metacin 125 mg/5ml Syrup as it may cause liver damage.
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Composition
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Paracetamol / Acetaminophen (125mg/5ml) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
No common side effects seen. |
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How to works
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How Metacin Syrup works
Metacin 125 mg/5ml Syrup 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. |
