Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Drug Class
Other Analgesics And Antipyretics
ATC Code
N02BE01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Provas?
Uses
Paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol, Alvedon) is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and...
How It Works
IV infusion over 15 min. Store intact vial at room temperature 20C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Use within 6 hours of opening vial or transferring to another container.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
500 to 1000 mg — 6 hourly
Maximum adult dose is 4 g/day in divided doses (i.e. 1g every 6 hourly)
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Always use exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to Always read the instructions on your medication before taking it Do not take more than the recommended dose. Check the instructions for
3
Child · Oral
10 to 15 mg/kg/dose — 6 hourly
Safety Alerts
Do not take medications containing paracetamol if you are allergic to it or any of the other ingredients in the paracetamol product you are taking
Important Warnings
Impaired hepatic function, body-weight under 50 kg, chronic alcohol consumption, chronic dehydration, chronic malnutrition, hepatocellular insufficiency, long-term use (especially in those who are malnourished)
Before administering, check when paracetamollast administered and cumulative paracetamol dose over previous 24 hours,
Side Effects
Rare: Skin reactionsblood disordershepatoxicity (high dose)Stevens-Johnson syndrometoxicepidermal necrolysisacute generalized exanthematous pustulosismalaiseleucopenianeutropeniathrombocytopenia. With intravenous use: Rare: Flushingtachycardiahypotension
Drug Interactions
Drugs which delay gastric emptying (e.g. antichol inergics
narcotics).
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
No evidence of risk
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
tab,syr,susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 102.72
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 129.47
DVAGORs 102.72
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Paracetamol, and what they are not.You pay Rs 33 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
PANADOL
100ML
Rs 113.62Rs 113.62/unit
Lowest price per unitNo DRAP alertsHALEON
PARACET
100ML
Rs 212.8Rs 212.8/unit
STANDPHARM PAKISTAN
Calpolpead
100ml
Rs 69.54
No DRAP alertsGlaxo Smith Kline Pakistan Ltd
Macmolinf
100ml
Rs 92
SEARLE PAKISTAN (PVT.) LTD.
Nuberolp
100ml
Rs 100.14
SEARLE
Bofalgan
100ml
Rs 117
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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