Estimol Infusion Paracetamol 1% W/V

Indication

Estimol Infusion is an IV paracetamol preparation indicated for the short-term treatment of moderate pain and fever in patients for whom oral administration is not possible or appropriate.

Ingredients

• Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 10 mg per ml (1% w/v)
• in 100 ml infusion bag (equivalent to 1 g per bag)

Direction

Adults and adolescents over 50 kg: 1 g (100 ml) every 4–6 hours; maximum 4 g per day. Children and smaller patients: dose by weight (15 mg/kg/dose), max 60 mg/kg/day. Administer as a slow IV infusion over 15 minutes. For hospital/clinical use only.

Side effects

• Generally well tolerated.
• Rarely: hypersensitivity
• anaphylaxis
• abnormal liver function tests.
• Hepatic necrosis in overdose.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in severe hepatic impairment.
• Use with caution in chronic alcoholism
• malnutrition
• or dehydration.
• Do not exceed maximum daily dose (4 g in adults).
• Monitor for concurrent paracetamol intake from other sources.
• Keep out of reach of children.