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Description
Gacet Supp 250mg is a rectal suppository containing 250 mg of paracetamol, used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever.
**What it is:**
– An oral analgesic and antipyretic agent.
**Primary Medical Uses:**
– Provides symptomatic relief of pain and fever in children.
**Drug Class or Type:**
– Analgesic and antipyretic.
**General Mechanism of Action:**
– Paracetamol works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, compounds that cause pain and inflammation, thereby reducing pain and fever.
**Common Forms:**
– Rectal suppository.
**Dosage Instructions:**
– **Children aged 6–12 years (20–40 kg):** 1–2 suppositories inserted into the rectum up to 4 times in 24 hours, with a maximum of 8 suppositories per day.
– **Children aged 2–6 years:** 1 suppository inserted into the rectum up to 4 times in 24 hours, with a maximum of 4 suppositories per day.
– Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
– Use only as directed and do not take orally.
**Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:**
– Generally well tolerated when used as directed.
– Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients.
– Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment.
– Avoid concurrent use with other products containing paracetamol to prevent overdose.
– If an overdose is suspected, seek immediate medical attention due to the risk of serious liver damage.
Gacet Supp 250mg is intended for rectal use only and should be administered as directed to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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