Question

What are Dosage forms of paracetamol available in the Omani market?

Answer 1

acetaminophen is a commonly used medication for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever. Paracetamol thus belongs to the medication class known as analgesics (non-opioid / non-narcotic pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers).it availanle in different countries in different brand names.in oman it available as panadol. Different forms of panadols are

Adults:
Tablets – 325mg to 500mg
Oral-disintegrating tablets – 80mg to 160mg
Caplets – 325mg, 500mg and 650mg
Extended-release caplets – 650mg
Capsules – 500mg
Gel caps / gel tabs – 500mg
Oral suspension or solution – 160mg or 5ml
Liquid (oral) – 500mg or 5ml
Syrup (oral) – 160mg or 5ml
Suppositories – 125mg, 250mg and 500mg

For children

Tablets – 325mg to 500mg
Oral-disintegrating tablets – 80mg to 160mg
Caplets – 325mg, 500mg and 650mg
Extended-release caplets – 650mg
Capsules – 500mg
Gel caps / gel tabs – 500mg
Oral suspension or solution – 160mg or 5ml
Liquid (oral) – 500mg or 5ml
Syrup (oral) – 160mg or 5 ml
Suppositories – 125mg, 250mg and 500mg