Paracetamol (150mg)
PCM 150mg Injection is administered by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It starts working within one hour. Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol to avoid an overdose. You should let your doctor know if your pain or fever does not subside.Vomiting, difficulty sleeping, and constipation may be seen as side effects in some patients. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time and persist for a longer duration of time. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine.Pregnant and nursing women should use it under medical supervision only. It should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It is not recommended in patients with severe or active liver disease.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of PCM
2 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
PCM 150mg Injection is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with PCM 150mg Injection.
PCM 150mg Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
PCM 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
PCM 150mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
PCM 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of PCM 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, PCM 150mg Injection contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
PCM 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of PCM 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of PCM 150mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
PCM 150mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only. It should not be self-administered. The dose of the medicine will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from PCM 150mg Injection.
If you vomit in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of PCM 150mg Injection tablets or syrup, retake the same dose again. If you vomit after 30 minutes of a dose, you do not need to take another one until the next standard dose.
Overdose of PCM 150mg Injectione may cause severe life-threatening liver injury. Taking more than the prescribed dose may also cause kidney injury, decreased platelet count, and even coma. Early symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting, and general tiredness. Immediately consult a doctor or reach an emergency in case of a suspected overdose.
Usually, you will start feeling better after about half an hour of taking a PCM 150mg Injection.
No, PCM 150mg Injection is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and fever-reducing medicine.
PCM 150mg Injection is considered safe for children only when used as directed by the doctor.
Ibuprofen and PCM 150mg Injection are safe medicines, but both should not be used together. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.
No, PCM 150mg Injection does not make babies sleepy. It is a pain-relieving medicine that is also used to control high fever.
