a 250 suspension - Paracetamol (250mg) medicine

A 250 Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Paracetamol (250mg)
🏭 Adventure Life Sciences Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 23, 2026
📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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What is a 250 suspension used for?

A 250 Suspension contains Paracetamol 250mg, a pain reliever and fever reducer. It works by blocking chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. It is commonly used for headaches, toothaches, colds, and fever in children. Always follow dosage instructions.

  • Generic Name: Paracetamol
  • Manufacturer: Adventure Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 a 250 suspension Uses & Benefits

Mild to moderate pain (headache, dental pain, dysmenorrhea, osteoarthritis); fever.

Off-label uses: Patent ductus arteriosus closure in neonates (IV form); osteoarthritis pain.

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Paracetamol
Brand NameAction or 1000mg Tablet
ManufacturerAdventure Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
Action ClassAnalgesic & Antipyretic-PCM
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (15-30°C); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
DistributionWidely distributed throughout body fluids; crosses placenta and appears in breast milk.
Protein Binding10-25%
MetabolismHepatic via conjugation (glucuronidation and sulfation); minor oxidation via CYP2E1.
Half-Life1.5-3 hours
ExcretionRenal (90-100% as metabolites within 24 hours).
Bioavailability75-85%
Onset of Action30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma Time30-60 minutes
Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) in the central nervous system, reducing prostaglandin synthesis; also activates descending serotonergic pathways.

Mechanism Steps

1Inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2 in the central nervous system
2Reduction of prostaglandin synthesis in the hypothalamus
3Activation of descending serotonergic pathways
4Modulation of cannabinoid receptors (indirect)
5Antagonism of TRPV1 receptors

💡 How to Take a 250 suspension

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of a 250 suspension

✅ Common Side Effects

Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Rash

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Hepatotoxicity
Acute liver failure
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Thrombocytopenia
Leukopenia
Neutropenia
Pancreatitis
Hypersensitivity reactions

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Alcohol Moderate Increased risk of liver toxicity
Carbamazepine Moderate Decreased paracetamol effectiveness

🚨 Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Alcohol (chronic heavy use)
  • Isoniazid
  • Rifampin
  • Carbamazepine
  • Phenytoin
  • Barbiturates

⚡ Moderate Interactions

  • Cholestyramine
  • Metoclopramide
  • Domperidone
  • Probenecid
  • Oral contraceptives

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Chronic heavy alcohol use increases hepatotoxicity risk; avoid concurrent use.

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to paracetamol; severe hepatic impairment; chronic alcoholism.

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; considered safe at therapeutic doses.

💊 Overdose Management

Activated charcoal if within 1 hour; N-acetylcysteine (NAC) as antidote; monitor liver function.

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

🔄 Substitutes for a 250 suspension

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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