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P Stat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Fever, Headache, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of P Stat have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of P Stat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, P Stat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of P Stat 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.
In addition, P Stat's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on P Stat related warnings talks about P Stat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies must refrain from the use of P Stat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the P Stat contraindications section.
Drug reaction of P Stat with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for P Stat, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
P Stat 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 P Stat safe for pregnant women?
P Stat is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of P Stat safe during breastfeeding?
P Stat is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of P Stat on the Kidneys?
P Stat may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of P Stat on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking P Stat. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of P Stat on the Heart?
P Stat has very mild side effects on the heart.
P Stat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take P Stat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this P Stat habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that P Stat is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
P Stat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume P Stat only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking P Stat for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and P Stat
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how P Stat and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and P Stat
Consumption of alcohol and P Stat together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, P Stat 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.
P Stat is a safe drug no much precautions are to be taken. However, alcohol should be completely avoided. If you have any previous history of kidney and liver diseases keep your doctor informed before taking this drug.
As we know P Stat 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 P Stat ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of P Stat 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.
Yes, P Stat can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
P Stat is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.
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)