What is L484 pill?
- Tablets: 100 mg, 250 mg, 325 mg, 500mg, 1000 mg etc
- Syrup: 125 mg/5ml, 250 mg/5ml etc
- Injections: 150 mg/ml, 300 mg/ml etc
- Suppositories: 125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg
Uses of white L484 pill
- It is used for short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain as often seen in dysmenorrhoea, headache, osteoarthritis, toothache, rheumatic pain, neuralgia, muscle pain, and backache
- It is also used to relieve pain in soft tissue lesions.
- It is used to treat fever or pyrexia, including post-immunization fever or pyrexia.
- It is used in migraine attacks, and in the treatment of tension headache
- Paracetamol suppositories can are better used in children who are not able to take oral doses or those suffering from nausea and vomitting.
Dosage of L484 white pill
Adult dose
- Do not exceed recommended doses.
- Do not use for more than 48 hours at a time except on medical advice.
- Avoid use with other paracetamol-containing products
- Don’t use together with alcohol.
Oral
Mild to moderate pain, pyrexia or fever:
- 0.5-1 g every 4-6 hours, maximum of 4 g daily.
Treatment of acute migraine attacks:
- 0.5-1 g at first sign of attack, may be repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary, maximum of 4 g daily.
Suppository
Mild to moderate pain, pyrexia, by rectum:
- 0.5-1 g inserted every 4-6 hours if necessary, maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours
Treatment of acute migraine attack, by rectum:
- 0.5-1 g at first sign of attack, may be repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary, maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours
Children dosage of pill with l484
- Do not exceed recommended doses.
- Do not use for more than 48 hours at a time except on medical advice.
- Avoid use with other paracetamol-containing products
Oral
Post-immunization pyrexia
Infant 2-3 months,
- 60 mg followed by a second dose, if necessary, 4-6 hours later; warn parents to seek medical advice if pyrexia persists after second dose
Mild to moderate pain, pyrexia
Child <3 months see note below,
- 3 months-1 year: 60-125 mg, 1-5 years, 120-250 mg,
- 6-12 years, 250-500 mg, these doses may be repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary (maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours).
Treatment of acute migraine attack
Child 6-12 years: 250-500 mg at first sign of attack, may be repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary, maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Suppository:
Paracetamol 125 mg Suppositories (for 6 months to 5 years) and Paracetamol 250 mg Suppositories (for 5-12 years).
Mild to moderate pain, pyrexia, by rectum,
- Child 1-5 years, 125-250 mg,
- 6-12 years, 250-500 mg; doses inserted every 4-6 hours if necessary, maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours
Treatment of acute migraine attack, by rectum,
- Child (>12 years), 0.5-1 g at first sign of attack, may be repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary, maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours;
- Child 6-12 years, 250-500 mg at first sign of attack, may be repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary, maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Note 1
Infants under 3 months should not be given paracetamol unless advised by a doctor; a dose of 10 mg/kg (5 mg/ kg if jaundiced) is suitable
Paracetamol suppositories can be used for children who are not able to take oral doses or those suffering from nausea and vomiting
Note 2
You can equally give him 15 x 20 = 300mg three to four times daily.
Note that dosage can be individualized and also depends on the severity of what is being treated.
Side effects of L484 pill
- In cases of over dosage
- when one has an already existing impaired liver
- When it’s used with alcohol
- When it is abused through chronic usage.
Other side effects of this drug include:
- Rashes: this is rare
- Blood disorders (including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia)
Some people can experience allergic reactions and it could be life threatening.
If it occurs, stop your medication immediately and seek emergency medical help.You may experience other side effects other than those listed above
Effects of L484 pill over dosage on the body
How L484 pill over dosage can be treated
Is white pill l484 a narcotic?
No, it is not a narcotic. It is non steroidal either.
What to avoid while taking L484 pill
1. Alcohol: Avoid alcohol if you are placed on L484 pill. This is to avoid getting your liver damaged. Yes, normal dose of paracetamol in the presence of alcohol can cause liver damage.
2. Other medicines containing paracetamol
Can L484 pill be used in pregnancy
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the components.
- Severe hepatic disease
Precautions
- Avoid use with other paracetamol containing products.
- Hepatic impairment; Renal impairment.
- Alcohol dependence.
- Overdosage – several OTC medicines containing paracetamol
How to Insert L484 pill suppositories for rectal administration only.
Do not break the suppository before administration
- For ease of insertion, the suppository can be moistened just before insertion.
- Encourage the child to go to the toilet and empty their bowel before using the suppository.
Follow these steps to use a suppository:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
- Put on a disposable glove, if desired.
- Moisten the suppository by dipping it briefly in cool water.
- Lie your child on their side and raise their knee to their chest.
- Push the suppository gently, blunt end first, into their rectum, or back passage.
- Keep your child lying down for a few minutes so that the suppository dissolves
- Throw away used materials and wash your hands thoroughly
Nursing action during use or administration
- Give with food or milk to reduce Gl upset if necessary.
- Large doses, prolonged use or excessive consumption of alcohol can cause liver damage.
- Warn patient to avoid use in high fever, fever persisting longer than 3 days, or recurrent fever without consulting a doctor
- Teach patient symptoms of overdosage namely nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; to report to doctor immediately.
What is Coochie snot?
Chemical Structure of paracetamol (acetaminophen)
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