Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for PARAMET TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 12 Available Alternatives for PARAMET TAB
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Overview
PARAMET TAB is a Schedule H drug.PARAMET TAB is composed of: PARACETAMOL (325 MG), METOCLOPRAMIDE (5 MG)
Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known. Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.
Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. Metoclopramide oral (taken by mouth) is used for 4 to 12 weeks to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief. Metoclopramide oral is also used to treat gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) in people with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals. Metoclopramide injection is used to treat severe diabetic gastroparesis. The injection is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery or to aid in certain medical procedures involving the stomach or intestines.
Usage
PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: ArthritisPARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever
METOCLOPRAMIDE is generally used to treat: Gastroparesis
METOCLOPRAMIDE can address symptoms like: Heartburn, Nausea, Vomit
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies show it as Safe
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for PARAMET TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, bleeding problems, growths in the nose, heart, kidney or liver disease, liver inflammation, high blood pressure, chickenpox, anxiety, trouble in sleeping, ulcers, stomach problems, stroke, Kawasaki syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children with infections such as flu, chickenpox or viral infections. Avoid
Caution needed for children, elderly, patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
PARACETAMOL over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow EyesMETOCLOPRAMIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
Common Side-Effects
METOCLOPRAMIDE : Dizziness, Restless Or Irritability, Fever, Loose Motion, Nausea, Frequent Urination, Eyes Blurred VisionSerious Side-Effects
METOCLOPRAMIDE : Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Confusion, Hands Swelling, Irregular Menstrual PeriodsRare Side-Effects
PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingMETOCLOPRAMIDE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing
Disease Interactions
METOCLOPRAMIDE can interfere with: Depression, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, Seizure, Tardive Dyskinesia, Congestive Heart Disease, Cirrhosis, Hypertension, Parkinsonism, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSMETOCLOPRAMIDE is categorized as:
- GI STIMULANTS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
- MISCELLANEOUS ANTIEMETICS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
3 Times Daily | 33% |
2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 28% |
SOS | 22% |
Others | 17% |
How long was it prescribed?
3 Days | 73% |
5 Days | 18% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
12 to 18yrs | 14% |
18 to 35yrs | 86% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 71% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Physician | 90% |
Neurologist | 10% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
ANXIT 0.25MG TAB | 14% |
Available Alternatives for PARAMET TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
METOPAR 5MG/325MG TAB | INR 25.34 for 15 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
PARAMET TAB | INR 19 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
COPAR 1.25MG/125MG SYP | INR 19 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 1.25 MG |
COPAR 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 12.3 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
DYSVON M 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 10.25 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
DYSVON M LIQUID | INR 17.42 for 60 ML LIQUID | METOCLOPRAMIDE , PARACETAMOL |
FENOMET 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 9.45 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
METACLOP-P 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 4.68 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
METCON 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 9.75 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
METOPAR 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 23.07 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
METOPAR SUSP | INR 30.31 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 0.5 MG |
METOPAR TAB | INR 13.99 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5 MG |
PARAMET 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 19 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |
PARANORM 5MG/500MG TAB | INR 12.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, METOCLOPRAMIDE 5.0 MG |