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Pyrigesic Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Headache, Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Pyrigesic Oral Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Pyrigesic Oral Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pyrigesic Oral Suspension related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies must refrain from the use of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pyrigesic Oral Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pyrigesic Oral Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Pyrigesic Oral Suspension, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Pyrigesic Oral Suspension is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pyrigesic is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Pyrigesic is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Pyrigesic rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension on the Liver?
Pyrigesic can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension on the Heart?
Pyrigesic is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrigesic Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pyrigesic Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pyrigesic Oral Suspension is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pyrigesic Oral Suspension does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pyrigesic Oral Suspension only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pyrigesic Oral Suspension in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pyrigesic Oral Suspension
There is no information on the effects of taking Pyrigesic Oral Suspension with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrigesic Oral Suspension
Consuming Pyrigesic Oral Suspension with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
You should take the minimum effective dose of Pyrigesic that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Pyrigesic is a brand name for paracetamol. It is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. Even WHO has considered this drug to be an essential medicine for basic healthcare requirements. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used 'over-the-counter' medicine. It is often prescribed as one of the first-line treatment options for pain and fever with minimum side effects.
Yes, you can use Pyrigesic in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Pyrigesic. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
Although it's believed that Pyrigesic works mainly in the central nervous system (Brain and Spine). It prevents the release of prostaglandin, which is responsible for increasing pain and body temperature. It effectively reduces the intensity of pain signals to the brain.
Yes, Pyrigesic can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)