Tamen100 ml
Oral Suspension
Paracetamol
Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd.
Medicine overview
Indications of Tamen 100 ml
Tamen 100 ml is indicated for fever, common cold and influenza, headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain and post vaccination pain in children. It is also indicated for rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain and stiffness of joints.
Theropeutic Class
Non opioid analgesics
Pharmacology
Tamen 100 ml has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Tamen 100 ml (Acetaminophen) is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting both isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes involved in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Tamen 100 ml is a para aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Tamen 100 ml is one of the most widely used, safest and fast acting analgesic. It is well tolerated and free from various side effects of aspirin.
Dosage & Administration of Tamen 100 ml
- Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 gm (8 tablets) daily.
- Children (6-12 years): ½ to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily. For long term treatment it is wise not to exceed the dose beyond 2.6 gm/day.
- Adults & Children over 12 years: Two tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours).The tablet must not be crushed.
- Children under 3 months: 10 mg/kg body weight (reduce to 5 mg/kg if jaundiced) 3 to 4 times daily.
- 3 months to below 1 year: ½ to 1 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
- 1-5 years: 1 -2 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
- 6-12 years: 2-A teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
- Adults: 4-8 teaspoonful 3 to 4 times daily.
- Children 3-12 months: 60-120 mg,4 times daily.
- Children 1-5 years: 125-250 mg 4 times daily.
- Children 6-12 years: 250-500 mg 4 times daily.
- Adults & children over 12 years: 0.5-1 gm 4 times daily.
- Children Upto 3 months: 0.5 ml (40 mg)
- 4 to 11 months: 1.0 ml (80 mg)
- 7 to 2 years: 1.5 ml (120 mg). Do not exceed more than 5 dose daily for a maximum of 5 days.
- Adults and children (aged 12 years and over): Take 1 to 2 Tablets every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.
- Children (7 to 11 years): Take ½-1 Tablet every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 4 caplets in 24 hours. Not recommended in children under 7 years.
Interaction of Tamen 100 ml
Patients who have taken barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants and alcohol may show diminished ability to metabolise large doses of Tamen 100 ml. Alcohol can increase the hepatotoxicity of Tamen 100 ml overdosage. Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives induce liver enzymes and may prevent attainment of therapeutic Tamen 100 ml levels by increasing first-pass metabolism or clearance.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to Tamen 100 ml.
Side Effects of Tamen 100 ml
Side effects of Tamen 100 ml are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category B according to USFDA. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
Tamen 100 ml should be given with caution to patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Tamen 100 ml should be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver.
Overdose Effects of Tamen 100 ml
Symptoms of Tamen 100 ml overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12-48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur.
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Drug Classes
Non opioid analgesics
Mode Of Action
Tamen 100 ml has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Tamen 100 ml (Acetaminophen) is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting both isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes involved in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Tamen 100 ml is a para aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Tamen 100 ml is one of the most widely used, safest and fast acting analgesic. It is well tolerated and free from various side effects of aspirin.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy category B according to USFDA. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Tamen 100 ml is excreted in breast milk. Maternal ingestion of Tamen 100 ml in normal therapeutic doses does not appear to present a risk to the nursing infant.
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