biopyrin xf tablet - Paracetamol (NA) medicine

Biopyrin XF Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Paracetamol (NA)

🏭 Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is biopyrin xf tablet used for?

Biopyrin XF Tablet contains Paracetamol, a pain reliever and fever reducer. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that signal pain and fever. It is used for mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, and menstrual cramps, and to reduce fever.

Generic Name: Paracetamol
Manufacturer: Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: A
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 biopyrin xf tablet 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 Name	Action or 1000mg Tablet
Manufacturer	Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Analgesic & Antipyretic-PCM
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at room temperature (15-30°C); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

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

💡 How to Take biopyrin xf tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

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

⚠️ Side Effects of biopyrin xf tablet

✅ 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 efficacy

🚨 Major Interactions

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

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Cholestyramine
Metoclopramide
Domperidone
Probenecid
Oral contraceptives

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Caffeine
Zidovudine
Lamotrigine

🍽️ Food Interactions

Food may delay absorption; high-fat meals reduce peak concentration.

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

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

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Low

Kidney

Low

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category A

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to paracetamol; severe hepatic impairment; chronic alcoholism.

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests (in overdose or chronic high doses); renal function in long-term use.

🤱 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.

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.