Paracetamol / Diphenhydramine
Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic
What it is used for
Therapeutic use is agent- and indication-specific within the class (Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic). Use according to culture results, national guidelines (Kenya STG/EML where applicable) and the current product SmPC.
Warnings
[From component Paracetamol] Risk of severe hepatotoxicity in overdose. Chronic high-dose use, malnutrition, enzyme-inducing drugs, and alcohol increase risk. Check total daily intake from all sources.
Possible side effects
[Paracetamol] Rare at therapeutic doses. Serious: acute liver failure in overdose, rare severe skin reactions (SJS/TEN/AGEP). [Diphenhydramine] Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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