Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Drug Class
Other Analgesics And Antipyretics
ATC Code
N02BE01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Tempol?
Uses
Codeine is used to manage mild to moderate pain , where treatment with an opioid is appropriate, and when other pain treatments such as n...
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
10 to 50 mg — 6 hourly
2
Child · Oral
250 ug/kg — 6 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Do not take codeine if you have: Severe asthma, trouble breathing, or other lung problems
A bowel blockage or a narrowing of the stomach or intestines
An allergy to codeine Tablets or any of the ingredients
Before taking codeine, tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of: Head injury, seizures Problems urinating Abuse of street or prescription drugs, alcohol addiction, opioid overdose, or mental health problems
Liver, kidney, thyroid problems Pancreas or gallbladder problems Have been told by your healthcare provider that you are a “rapid metabolizer” of certain medicines
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
Inj Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab, Oral Soln Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 62.91
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 02 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
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Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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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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