Phenazone
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Phenazone is antipyretic, analgesic, reduces fever and relieves pain. Phenazone is used topically as a local anesthetic. Phenazone is rarely used, often found in analgesic mixtures and in Otic (ear) preparations.
Indications
Phenazone is primarily indicated in conditions like Inflammation, Otitis media, Pain.
Contraindications
Phenazone is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Phenazone, which give rise to further complications include Hemolytic anemia, Hypersensitivity reactions, Porphyria. Phenazone produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Convulsions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Phenazone therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Phenazone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Nausea, Skin eruptions.
Warnings
It should not be used in patients having family history of perforated lymphatic membrane.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
2 to 4 drops (3 (3)) 6 hourly Otic —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Phenazone is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementDisulfiram These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Ear Drops, Solutions Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.