{"id":20417,"date":"2022-04-04T08:04:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T08:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20417"},"modified":"2022-04-04T11:53:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T11:53:27","slug":"paracetamol-b-braun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/paracetamol-b-braun\/","title":{"rendered":"Paracetamol B. Braun &#8211; Paracetamol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg \/ ml&nbsp;solution&nbsp;for infusion<br>paracetamol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Paracetamol B. Braun is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is a painkiller (analgesic) and an antipyretic (antipyretic).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>short-term treatment of moderate pain, especially after&nbsp;surgery<\/li><li>short-term treatment of fever.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol contained\u00a0in\u00a0Paracetamol\u00a0B. Braun may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Paracetamol B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Paracetamol B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;paracetamol&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to propacetamol (another painkiller that is converted to&nbsp;paracetamol&nbsp;in your body)<\/li><li>if you have severe liver disease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before receiving&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;B. Braun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take special care with&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;B. Braun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have liver disease or serious kidney disease, or in chronic alcohol abuse<\/li><li>if you are taking any other medicines containing\u00a0paracetamol.\u00a0In that case, your doctor will adjust the\u00a0dose\u00a0one<\/li><li>in case of nutritional disorders (starvation, malnutrition) or dehydration<\/li><li>if you have a genetically caused deficiency of\u00a0enzyme\u00a0et\u00a0glucose\u00a0-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (favism)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor before treatment if any of the above apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged or frequent use of&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;B. Braun in infusion form is not recommended.&nbsp;It is recommended that you use this medicine only until you can take painkillers through your mouth again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will make sure that the highest recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is not exceeded.&nbsp;This can otherwise lead to serious liver damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Paracetamol B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially important if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the drug\u00a0<em>probenecid<\/em>\u00a0(used to treat\u00a0gout\u00a0): the paracetamol dose may need to be reduced.<\/li><li>analgesics containing\u00a0<em>salicylamide<\/em>:\u00a0dose\u00a0one may need to be adjusted.<\/li><li>drugs that activate liver enzymes: strict paracetamol dose control is required to avoid liver damage.<\/li><li><em>anticoagulants<\/em>\u00a0(\u00a0anticoagulants\u00a0): the effect of these medicines may need to be monitored more closely.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicinal product contains\u00a0paracetamol\u00a0and this must be taken into account when taking\u00a0<em>other medicinal products containing\u00a0paracetamol\u00a0or propacetamol<\/em>, to avoid overdose (see section 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If necessary,\u00a0Paracetamol\u00a0B. Braun can be used during pregnancy.\u00a0However, you should use the lowest possible\u00a0dose\u00a0that relieves your pain and\/or fever and use the medicine for the shortest possible time.\u00a0Contact a doctor if the pain and\/or fever do not decrease or if you need to take the medicine more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol\u00a0B. Braun can be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paracetamol&nbsp;B. Braun contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol\u00a0sodium\u00a0(23 mg) per\u00a0dose, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.\u00a0is almost sodium-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Paracetamol B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Your doctor will adjust the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;individually for you based on your body weight and general condition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be given this medicine by a doctor as a drip into a vein (&nbsp;intravenous&nbsp;use).&nbsp;This usually takes about 15 minutes.&nbsp;You will be under close supervision during and especially towards the end of&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;B. Braun is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Paracetamol B. Braun than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overdose is unlikely as the drug is given by healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will make sure that the highest recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is not exceeded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of overdose, symptoms usually appear within the first 24 hours and include nausea, vomiting,\u00a0anorexia\u00a0(loss of appetite), pale skin, and abdominal pain.\u00a0These symptoms may be signs of liver damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you may have an overdose, tell your doctor immediately.\u00a0Seek medical attention immediately in case of overdose, even if you feel well to avoid the risk of serious and permanent liver damage.\u00a0If necessary, you can get an\u00a0antidote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious.&nbsp;If you get any of them, stop taking&nbsp;Paracetamol&nbsp;B. Braun and see a doctor immediately:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare (affects up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic reactions of varying severity, from skin reactions such as\u00a0hives\u00a0to allergic\u00a0shock<\/li><li>very rare cases of severe skin reactions<\/li><li>Abnormally low levels of certain\u00a0blood cells\u00a0(\u00a0platelets,\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0) may occur.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare (affects up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>altered laboratory values: abnormally high levels of liver enzymes found in blood samples<\/li><li>drop in blood pressure<\/li><li>feeling sick<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>reddening of the skin, hot flashes, or\u00a0itching<\/li><li>abnormally fast heartbeat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequent&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;at the injection site have been reported during&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;(pain and burning).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Paracetamol B. Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store the packaging in the outer carton.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The active substance is\u00a0paracetamol<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 ml contains 10 mg&nbsp;paracetamol&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each 10 ml&nbsp;ampoule&nbsp;contains 100 mg&nbsp;of paracetamol&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each 50 ml bottle contains 500 mg\u00a0of paracetamol.<br>Each 100 ml bottle contains 1000 mg\u00a0of paracetamol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other ingredients are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mannitol, sodium citrate dihydrate, concentrated acetic acid (for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;adjustment), water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol\u00a0B. Braun is a clear and colorless or slightly pink to the orange solution.\u00a0Perceptions of color may vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paracetamol\u00a0B. Braun is supplied in plastic bottles of 50 ml or 100 ml or plastic ampoules\u00a0of 10 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 20 x 10 ml, 10 \u00d7 50 ml, 10 \u00d7 100 ml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Melsungen AG<br>34209 Melsungen<br>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Braun Medical SA<br>Carretera de Terrassa 121<br>08191 Rub\u00ed<br>Barcelona<br>Spanien<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further information on this medicine can be obtained from the representative of the marketing authorization holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweden<\/strong><br>B. Braun Medical AB<br>Box 110<br>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This medicine is a painkiller (analgesic) and an antipyretic (antipyretic).This medicine is a painkiller (analgesic) and an antipyretic (antipyretic).3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18527],"tags":[20785,20831,2363,20827,20830,2366,5314,20828,20829,10731],"class_list":["post-20417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-p","tag-benefits-of-paracetamol","tag-benefits-of-paracetamol-b-braun","tag-paracetamol","tag-paracetamol-b-braun","tag-paracetamol-b-braun-side-effects","tag-paracetamol-side-effects","tag-what-is-paracetamol","tag-what-is-paracetamol-b-braun","tag-what-paracetamol-b-braun-is-used-for","tag-what-paracetamol-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20417"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20463,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20417\/revisions\/20463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}