Expert advice for Metacin 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 Metacin Suursa Suspension and inform your doctor immediately if rash occurs. For children, measure the doses of liquid Metacin Suursa Suspension using the measuring cup instead of a teaspoon to avoid under or over-dosage. Avoid excess alcohol intake (>3 glasses/day) when taking Metacin Suursa Suspension as it may cause liver damage.
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Composition
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Paracetamol / Acetaminophen (250mg/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 Suspension works
Metacin Suursa 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. |
