Pacimol Oral Drops

Pacimol Oral Drop contains paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen. It belongs to a group of medicines called Analgesics (painkillers) or Antipyretic (medicines used to reduce fever).

Dosage

Overdose

• Taking Pacimol Oral Drop in high doses may result in serious liver damage.
• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and stomach ache.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed a dose then take it as soon as you remember.
• Keep a gap of atleast 4-6 hours between this dose and next dose.
• If it is almost time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

There are some chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. These are substances that cause pain, swelling, fever. Pacimol Oral Drop contains paracetamol which blocks the production of these prostaglandins, thus temporarily controlling fever or pain. It acts on the area of brain which is responsible for controlling temperature. Thus, it controls the fever.

Directions for Use

• Take medicine as directed by your doctor
• Shake well before use
• Read the instructions carefully on the label before using the medicine

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Pacimol Oral Drop during pregnancy?

It can be taken in pregnancy as there are no side effects in recommended doses; however, consult your doctor on the use of this medicine before taking.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Pacimol Oral Drop while breastfeeding?

Pacimol Oral Drop passes into breastmilk in small amount. This medicine can be used during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Pacimol Oral Drop?

Pacimol Oral Drop is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Pacimol Oral Drop?

It is advised not to consume alcohol during the treatment, as it may cause liver damage especially more than three alcoholic drinks per day.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have severe liver or kidney disease
• You are taking any other medicines or products that contain paracetamol, taking too much of the same can cause liver damage
• You are alcoholic or are suffering from chronic malnutrition

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of this medicine
• If you are taking any other product that contains paracetamol

Side effects

• Side effects of paracetamol are rare
• Very rare cases of serious reactions may occur like skin rash, reddening, blisters, difficulty in breathing, swollen face or a runny nose
• Immune disorders where blood doesn't clot properly (thrombocytopenia purpura)
• High number of methemoglobin (form of haemoglobin containing iron) known as methaemoglobenaemia
• Low number of white blood cells (agranulocytosis)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat nausea or vomiting like metoclopramide or domperidone
• Medicines used to thin the blood like warfarin
• Cholesterol lowering medicines like colestyramine, do not take this medicine within one hour of taking Pacimol Oral Drop
• Medicines used to treat bacterial infection like chloramphenicol

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with food

Storage and disposal

• Store below 25°C
• Protect it from direct sunlight
• Please keep it away from children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What precautions should I take when using this medicine?

• Be cautious if you are a patient with liver problems, kidney problems, or alcoholic, as this medicine is known to cause serious liver damage in case of overdose. Caution is needed in older people too.

My child has fever, can I give Pacimol Oral Drop to my child who is five years old?

No, this medicine is not meant for use in children below 6 years of age.

My child, who is 3 years old happened to consume entire bottle of this medicine, what should I do?

Immediately take your child to the hospital. It may take some time before symptoms of overdose appear. The physician will evaluate with help of laboratory reports and examination to check if the baby's liver is doing fine.