PACICOT-650 TAB

PACICOT-650 Tablets, labelled Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg.

Composition — per tablet

ComponentAmountRoleParacetamol (Acetaminophen) IP650 mgActive ingredient — analgesic and antipyreticExcipientsq.s.Used to manufacture, bind, disintegrate and coat the tablet

So the principal composition is:

Paracetamol 650 mg per tablet.

A 650-mg paracetamol/acetaminophen tablet contains 650 mg of the active drug; the remainder consists of formulation ingredients. (DailyMed)

What paracetamol does

Paracetamol is primarily used as:

• Pain reliever (analgesic)

• Fever reducer (antipyretic)

It can help with headache, toothache, muscle aches, backache, fever associated with infections/colds, and other mild-to-moderate pain. (DailyMed)

How it differs from diclofenac

You previously showed TRYCOT-PLUS, which contains diclofenac 50 mg.

PACICOT-650TRYCOT-PLUSMain pain medicineParacetamolDiclofenacAmount650 mg50 mgDrug classAnalgesic/antipyreticNSAIDAnti-inflammatory effectRelatively limitedStronger anti-inflammatory actionMajor concernLiver toxicity in overdoseStomach, kidney, cardiovascular and bleeding risks

Excipients

The exact excipients in PACICOT-650 cannot be reliably read from the supplied image, so I would not claim a manufacturer-specific list. Different 650-mg paracetamol formulations use different inactive ingredients. For example, documented 650-mg products may contain microcrystalline cellulose, starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate and coating materials. (DailyMed)

Important safety point — liver

The major safety issue with paracetamol is excessive total intake, particularly when multiple medicines containing paracetamol are taken together. Excessive doses can cause severe liver damage. Alcohol consumption can further increase the concern. (DailyMed)

Therefore, check combination cold/flu or pain medicines carefully for paracetamol/acetaminophen before taking additional PACICOT-650.

Bottom line:
PACICOT-650 = Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) IP 650 mg/tablet + pharmaceutical excipients q.s. (DailyMed)