PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics and antipyretic agents used to treat conditions such as fever, headache, toothache, joint pain, period pain, cold, and flu. Fever is a temporary increase in normal body temperature due to an illness. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body.
PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE is a combination of Paracetamol (Analgesic) and Methionine (Amino acid). Paracetamol works on the hypothalamus heat-regulating centre, thereby reducing fever. It blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause pain and elevates the pain threshold, thereby relieving pain. Methionine ensures sufficient glutathione levels in the liver are maintained to minimise the liver damage that could occur due to paracetamol.
You are advised to take PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE may cause common side-effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE contains paracetamol, do not take any other products containing paracetamol along with PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE as it could increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Stop taking PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach, such as blood in stools. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects/interactions.
Fever and pain relief
PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Paracetamol (Analgesic) and Methionine (Amino acid). PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE is used to treat conditions such as headache, toothache, joint pain, period pain, cold, flu and fever. Paracetamol works on the hypothalamus (heat-regulating centre), thereby reducing fever. It blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause pain and elevates the pain threshold, thereby relieving pain. Methionine ensures sufficient levels of glutathione in the liver are maintained to minimise the liver damage.
Do not take PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors. PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE contains paracetamol, do not take any other products containing paracetamol along with PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE. Inform your doctor before taking PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE if you have heart, kidney or liver impairment. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE as it could increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Stop taking PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE and consult your doctor immediately if you have stomach pain or any signs of bleeding in the intestine or stomach, such as blood in stools. Do not take any other NSAIDs for pain relief along with PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE unless prescribed.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE may interact with an anti-depressant (phenelzine), anti-emetics (metoclopramide, domperidone), bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine), blood thinner (warfarin), anti-Parkinson agent (levodopa).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver dysfunction.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding.
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will decide whether PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE does not affect your ability to drive.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.
PARACETAMOL+METHIONINE should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established.
Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, it might be constant or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalised (overall body aches) or localised (affecting a specific area of the body). The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures, arthritis, etc.
Fever: Fever is a temporary increase in normal body temperature due to an illness. Fever is not a disease but a sign that your body is trying to fight an infection or illness in which your body's immune system gets activated to fight infections caused by bacteria or viruses. A normal temperature is around 98.6°F or 37°C but may vary from person to person.