Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension is a widely prescribed medicine that helps to ease pain and bring down high body temperature (fever). In children, it treats conditions like headache, toothache, body ache, fever, and common cold.

It is a pain killer

Uses of Parafast Oral Suspension

Benefits of Parafast Oral Suspension

In Pain relief

Parafast 250mg Oral 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

Parafast 250mg Oral 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.

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Side effects of Parafast Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Parafast

Indigestion
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting

How to use Parafast Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Parafast Oral Suspension works

Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension possesses analgesic (pain-reliever) and antipyretic (lowers body temperature) properties. It provides relief by blocking certain chemical messengers and pathways in the brain that send signals about pain and fever.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Parafast 250mg Oral 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.

Driving

SAFE

Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for children with kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Parafast Oral Suspension?

Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Give Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension to your child with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
Your child should not take more than four doses of this medicine in 24 hours, so wait up to 6 hours between doses.
Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.
Inform the doctor if your child has liver disease as the dose may need to be adjusted.
If Parafast 250mg Oral Suspension does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

P-Aminophenol Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Analgesic & Antipyretic-PCM

Patient concerns

My uric acid is 5.4 and due to this my legs are swollen Doctor admitted me in hospital and only giving the parafast in IV . Am I in right treatment

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Yes, the treatment is right. You can also consult a general physician.

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

Related lab tests

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