BIOGESIC 500MG TAB (TABLET)

Special Precautions Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems, including liver damage. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if: Symptoms do not improve, new symptoms occur, pain or fever persists or gets worse, or redness or swelling is present. Do not exceed recommended dose. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if signs or symptoms are not noticed. Use in pregnancy & lactation: Paracetamol crosses the placenta but the drug has been widely used as an analgesic in pregnancy and no adverse fetal effects have been recorded. However, as with any drug, a doctor is to be consulted before using Biogesic if pregnant or breastfeeding. Adverse Reactions Paracetamol when taken within therapeutic levels have low incidence of side effects. Skin rashes or minor gastrointestinal disturbances have been reported. Paracetamol very rarely aggravates bronchospasm in patients who are sensitive to aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Although paracetamol does not normally produce methemoglobinemia or hemolysis even after overdosage or in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, there have been isolated reports of these complications. Dosage / Overdosage Tab: Adults and Children >12 years: 1-2 tabs every 4-6 hrs, or as needed. Do not take >8 tabs in 24 hrs. Susp 250 mg/5 mL: Children >12 years: 2 tsp; 7-12 years: 1-1½ tsp; 3-6 years: ½-1 tsp; 1-2 years: ½ tsp. Susp 120 mg/5 mL: Children >12 years: 3-4 tsp; 7-12 years: 2-3 tsp; 3-6 years: 1-2 tsp; 1-2 years: 1 tsp. All doses taken orally every 4 hrs as needed. Do not exceed 5 doses in each 24-hr period for not more than 5 days at a time unless otherwise directed by a physician. Drops: Children 1-2 years: 1-1.2 mL; 7-11 months: 1 mL; 4-6 months: 0.6-1 mL; 0-3 months: 0.3-0.6 mL. Shake suspensions well before using. Follow with water