Xtpara Tablet (Paracetamol 300mg / Paracetamol 700mg)

Medical Description

Xtpara 1000mg Tab 12’S contains paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen. It belongs to a group of medicines called Analgesics (painkillers) or Antipyretic (medicines used to reduce fever).

Uses of Xtpara 1 G

Fever
Headache
Toothache
Periods pain
Joint Pain
Flu like symptoms

Contraindications of Xtpara 1 G

If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of this medicine
If you are taking any other product that contains paracetamol

Side effects of Xtpara 1 G

Side effects of paracetamol are rare
Very rare cases of serious reactions may occur like skin rash, reddening, blisters, difficulty in breathing, swollen face or a runny nose
Immune disorders where blood doesn’t clot properly (thrombocytopenia purpura)
High number of methemoglobin (form of haemoglobin containing iron) known as methaemoglobenaemia
Low number of white blood cells (agranulocytosis)

Mode of Action of Xtpara 1 G

How Does It Work?
There are some chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. These are substances that cause pain, swelling, fever. Xt Para 1000mg Tab 12’S contains paracetamol which blocks the production of these pro…

Directions for Use of Xtpara 1 G

Swallow this medicine whole with a glass of water or use it as directed by your physician

Interactions of Xtpara 1 G

Medicines used to treat nausea or vomiting like metoclopramide or domperidone
Medicines used to thin the blood like warfarin
Cholesterol lowering medicines like colestyramine, do not take this medicine within one hour of taking Xt Para 1000mg Tab 12’S
Medicines used to treat bacterial infection like chloramphenicol
No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with food

Storage and disposal of Xtpara 1 G

Do not store above 25°C
This medicine must be kept away from the reach of children

Dosage of Xtpara 1 G

Overdose
Taking Xt Para 1000mg Tab 12’S in high doses may result in serious liver damage.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and stomach ache.
Missed a Dose
If you missed a dose then take it as soon as you remember.
Keep a gap of atleast 4-6 hours between this dose and next dose.
If it is almost time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.