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Macfast 250 Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Fever, Headache, Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Macfast 250 Oral Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Macfast 250 Oral Suspension related warnings talks about Macfast 250 Oral Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Macfast 250 Oral Suspension can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Macfast 250 Oral Suspension in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Some other conditions that can be affected by Macfast 250 Oral Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Macfast 250 Oral Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Macfast 250 Oral Suspension, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Macfast 250 Oral Suspension is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Macfast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Macfast is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Macfast rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Macfast. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Macfast only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Macfast 250 Oral Suspension on the Heart?
Macfast is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Macfast 250 Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Macfast 250 Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Macfast 250 Oral Suspension does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Macfast 250 Oral Suspension since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Macfast 250 Oral Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Macfast 250 Oral Suspension is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Macfast 250 Oral Suspension
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Macfast 250 Oral Suspension, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Macfast 250 Oral Suspension
Taking Macfast 250 Oral Suspension with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Macfast can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Although it's believed that Macfast works mainly in the central nervous system (Brain and Spine). It prevents the release of prostaglandin, which is responsible for increasing pain and body temperature. It effectively reduces the intensity of pain signals to the brain.
Yes, you can take Macfast with tramadol. The combination of Macfast and tramadol are prescribed by doctors to relieve from severe to moderate pain. However, do not take it on your own.
No, Macfast is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without further delay.
As we know Macfast is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Macfast ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Macfast poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)