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Parafast is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fever, Headache, Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Parafast have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Parafast 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.
Some other side effects of Parafast have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Parafast go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Parafast's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Parafast has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Parafast related warnings section.
Parafast is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Parafast contraindications section.
Additionally, Parafast may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Parafast is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Parafast 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Parafast is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Parafast safe for pregnant women?
Parafast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Parafast safe during breastfeeding?
Parafast does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Parafast on the Kidneys?
Parafast has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Parafast on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Parafast. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Parafast on the Heart?
Side effects of Parafast rarely affect the heart.
Parafast 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 Parafast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Parafast habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Parafast is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Parafast does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Parafast should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Parafast for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Parafast
There is no information on the effects of taking Parafast with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Parafast
Taking Parafast with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
You should take the minimum effective dose of Parafast that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Yes, you can use Parafast in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Parafast. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
No, Parafast 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.
Although it's believed that Parafast 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 Parafast with tramadol. The combination of Parafast and tramadol are prescribed by doctors to relieve from severe to moderate pain. However, do not take it on your own.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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