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Paracetamol BP 500mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate BP 4mg, per capsule

Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic

Prepared 24 Sep 2026

What it is used for

Relief of cold symptoms, especially during the night Clinical selection for Paracetamol BP 500mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate BP 4mg, per capsule should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.

Warnings

Do not exceed 4 g/day in adults (lower in malnutrition, alcohol, elderly, liver disease — often ≤2–3 g). Account for combination products (cold remedies). Overdose is a medical emergency (NAC protocol).

Possible side effects

Rare at therapeutic doses. Serious: acute liver failure in overdose, rare severe skin reactions (SJS/TEN/AGEP).

Storage

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

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