Uses and Benefits

Febrex Syrup 250mg is most commonly used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain such as muscle ache, headache, toothache, arthritis, backache, menstrual cramps, and post-immunization pyrexia. The uses mentioned here are not exhaustive. There may be other conditions for which this medication is used upon a doctor?s discretion.

Composition

The active ingredient of Febrex Syrup 250mg is Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)250mg/ml.

Mechanism of Action of Paracetamol

Paracetamol (or Acetaminophen) primarily acts as an analgesic and an antipyretic agent. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It produces its analgesic effects by increasing the pain threshold and antipyresis by acting on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center.

Contraindications and Conditions

Patients with the following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their health care professionals before taking the Syrup:

• Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in Febrex syrup 250mg such as Paracetamol

• Caution:
• Hepatic impairment
• Malnutrition
• Hypovolemia
• Chronic alcohol use

Side and Adverse Effects

The following effects may or may not occur during the usage of Febrex Syrup 250mg. It is generally well tolerated when taken in the prescribed dosage guidelines. More common ones are generally mild and may include:

• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Tinnitus
• Dryness of mouth
• Decreased appetite
• Mouth ulcer
• Gastric problems
• Palpitation
• Dizziness
• Abdominal discomfort

Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:

• Thrombocytopenia
• Hypokalemia
• Anemia
• Hepatotoxicity
• Anaphylaxis
• Renal tubular necrosis, acute

How to Use

Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor, or the directions given on the bottle or container.
Febrex Syrup 250mg is a medicine meant for oral administration. Shake the bottle well before consuming. Dosage can be administered with the cap that comes along with the syrup container.
If you forget your dose take it as soon as you remember; but if it is time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don?t consume two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
Take the Febrex Syrup 250mg with or without food.
For children: 1 dose 3 times in a day or as directed by your physician or see the instructions written on the prescription

Warnings and Precautions

Take the syrup only on the advice of a medical practitioner. Dosage adjustment or complete avoidance of the medication may be required in the following conditions:

Kidney: Caution advised among people with renal problems. If you have any, consult your doctor before the consumption of this medicine.

Liver: Caution advised among people with hepatic problems. If you have any, consult your doctor before the consumption of this medicine.

Pregnancy: May be used during pregnancy, no known risk of fetal harm with short term use based on human data.

Lactation: May be used while breast feeding, no known risk of infant harm based on human data and there are no human studies are available to estimate effects on milk production.

Alcohol: Do not take Febrex Syrup 250mg along with alcohol as it may increase your hepatic risk

Drug Interactions: Affected by delayed gastric emptying, analgesic-associated nephropathy, methemoglobinemia.

FDA Pregnancy Category

Category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.