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