Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion
Prescription Required
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SALT COMPOSITION
Salt Synonyms
Acetaminophen
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and reduces fever for the short-term in cases following surgery or in cases where oral administration is not possible.
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion is administered by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It starts working within one hour. Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol to avoid an overdose. You should let your doctor know if your pain or fever does not subside.
Vomiting, difficulty sleeping, and constipation may be seen as side effects in some patients. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time and persist for a longer duration of time. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine.
Pregnant and nursing women should use it under medical supervision only. It should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It is not recommended in patients with severe or active liver disease.
Uses of Maltop Infusion
Benefits of Maltop Infusion
In Pain relief
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion 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.
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Side effects of Maltop Infusion
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 Maltop
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Constipation
Itching
Anxiety
How to use Maltop Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Maltop Infusion works
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
Liver
CAUTION
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Maltop Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion, consult your doctor.
Quick tips
Maltop IV 1000mg Infusion helps in relieving moderate pain and fever for the short-term, especially following surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from liver disease, severe kidney disease, or alcohol abuse.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as feeling or being sick, weight loss, pale skin (pallor), or abdominal pain within the first 24 hours as it indicates an overdose.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
