Navigating CETAL: Your Comprehensive Guide to Pain Relief for Children

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CETAL® Tablets, Drops, Suspension & Suppositories are purposefully designed for analgesic and antipyretic relief in both adults and infants. This guide aims to provide a detailed understanding of CETAL, its composition, recommended dosage, and various forms for different age groups, empowering medical professionals to make informed decisions.

Composition and Action

Composition:

  • Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
  • Form: Tablets (500mg), Drops (100mg per 1ml), Suspension (250mg per 5ml), Suppositories (120mg)

Action:

  • Acetaminophen, the active metabolite of phenacetin, offers potent central analgesic and antipyretic activity.
  • Micronised acetaminophen in CETAL's aqueous media enhances bioavailability, ensuring rapid absorption and quick therapeutic effects.

Indications

CETAL is indicated for painful and febrile conditions in both adults and infants.

Dosage Guidelines

Tablets

  • Adults: 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours or as directed by the physician.

Drops

  • Infants and Children <12 Years: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours.

Suspension

  • Dosage varies by age group:
    • Below 1 Year: 1/2 - 1 attached spoon to the mark (62.5-125 mg) 3-4 times daily.
    • 1-6 Years: 1-2 attached spoons to the mark (125-250 mg) 3-4 times daily.
    • 6-12 Years: 2-4 attached spoons to the mark or 1-2 teaspoonful (250-500 mg) 3-4 times daily.

Suppositories

  • Children: 1 suppository 2-4 times daily.

Form Presentation

  • Tablets: Strips of 10 tablets each. Boxes of 20 and 1000 tablets.
  • Drops: Bottles of 15 ml with a plastic dropper.
  • Suspension: Bottles of 60 ml.
  • Suppositories: Packs of 5 and 100 suppositories.

Additional Information

  • Spoon Marking: The attached spoon is marked at 2.5 ml (125 mg).
  • Packing Information: Ensure CETAL tablets are available in strips and boxes, drops in bottles, suspension in bottles, and suppositories in packs.
  • Caution: To be used under medical supervision. Do not use the product after the expiration date. Keep away from the reach of children.

Conclusion

CETAL, with its diverse forms and precise dosage recommendations, emerges as a reliable choice for analgesic and antipyretic relief in both adults and children. Medical professionals are encouraged to adhere to the provided guidelines, considering the age-specific dosages for optimal effectiveness while ensuring the safety and well-being of their patients.

 
   
     

About the Author

     

Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

     

He is a senior pharmacist and health educator with extensive experience in the Middle East and North Africa region. Through his writing, Dr. Ahmad aims to empower communities by providing reliable, evidence-based health information. With expertise in clinical pharmacy and regulatory affairs, he strives to offer unique insights into healthcare and simplify complex medical concepts, making them accessible to everyone.

   
   
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