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Presentation

\nReset Tablet: Each tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg. \nReset Syrup: Each 5 ml syrup contains Paracetamol BP 120 mg. \nReset Paediatric Drops: Each ml paediatric drops contains Paracetamol BP 80 mg. \n \n

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Description

\nReset (Paracetamol) is a fast acting and safe analgesic with marked antipyretic property. It is specially suitable for patients who, for any reason, can not tolerate aspirin or other analgesics. \n \n

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Indications

\nAll conditions requiring relief from pain and fever such as neuritis, neuralgia, headache, toothache, earache, body ache, myalgia, minor arthritis pain, pain due to rheumatic disorder, cold, influenza, dysmenorrhoea etc. \n \n

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Dosage & Administration

\nTablet \nAdult: 1 - 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) daily \nChildren (6 - 12 years) : 1/2 to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily \nSyrup \nChildren: 2 months: 60 mg (1/2 measuring spoonful) for post immunization pyrexia; \nUnder 3 months (on doctor's advice only) : 10 mg/kg (5 mg/kg if jaundiced) \n3 months - 1 year : 60 - 120 mg (1/2 - 1 measuring spoonful), \n1 - 5 years : 1 - 2 measuring spoonful \n6 - 12 years : 2 - 4 measuring spoonful \nPaediatric Drops \n2 months: 60 mg for post-immunization pyrexia; under 3 months (on doctors advice only), 10 mg/kg (5 mg/kg if jaundiced); 3 months- 1 year: 60-120 mg; 1 - 5 years: 120-250 mg. \n \nPaediatric drops may be given to children and neonates according to following guideline: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

Age	Dose of Paediatric Drops
0-3 months	0.5 ml (upto 4 times daily)
4-11 months	1 ml (upto 4 times daily)
12-23 months	1.5 ml (upto 4 times daily)
2-3 years	2 ml (upto 4 times daily)
4-5 months	3 ml (upto 4 times daily)

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Side Effects

\nSide effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally. \n \n

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Precautions

\nParacetamol should be given with care to patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Paracetamol should be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver. \n \n

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Over Dose

\nSymptoms of Paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 40 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur. \n \n

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Commercial Pack

\nReset: Box containing 20 blister strips of 10 tablets. \nReset Syrup: Bottle containing 60 ml syrup. \nReset Paediatric Drops: Bottle containing 15 ml Paediatric Drops. \n \n