PCM Suspension

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at PCM Suspension, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about PCM Suspension and your treatment options.

MRP: ₹ 24.86
Packing: 60.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Paracetamol (125mg/5ml)
Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Pain relief,Treatment of Fever

Description

PCM Suspension helps relieve pain and fever by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for fever and pain
It is used to treat headaches, migraine, toothaches, sore throats, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, muscle aches, and the common cold
PCM Suspension may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine
You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor
It is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach
Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.
Side effects are rare if this medicine is used correctly but this medicine may cause stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting in some people
Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.
This medicine is widely prescribed and considered safe but is not suitable for everybody
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems or are using blood-thinning medicines
It may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine
Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: PCM Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of PCM Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of PCM Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: PCM Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of PCM Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^However, PCM Suspension contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
Driving:	SAFE: PCM Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: PCM Suspension is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: PCM Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with PCM Suspension.
Drug Action:	Analgesic & Antipyretic-PCM
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	P-Aminophenol Derivative

Uses of PCM Suspension

In Pain relief PCM Suspension is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains
It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain
It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches
This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit
Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous
In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time
It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding
In Treatment of Fever PCM Suspension is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever)
It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever
It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine
You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of PCM Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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