Medicines/Generics/Propyphenazone

Propyphenazone

Generic medicine reference

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Overview

Propyphenazone is analgesic and antipyretic agent. Propyphenazone is given by mouth or rectally in the treatment of pain and fever.

Indications

Propyphenazone is primarily indicated in conditions like Fever, Pain.

Contraindications

Propyphenazone is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyrias.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Propyphenazone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Tiredness, Headache, Nausea.

Warnings

The drug should not be used in patients having family history of porphyria. It should not be used in condition with ear discharge or perforated tympanic membrane.

High Risk Groups

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

75 to 150 mg (110 (112.5)) 12 hourly PO —

Child Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Propyphenazone was found.

Storage

Tab, Suppositories Protect from Sunlight.