Description:
Axapara Infusion is an intravenous solution of paracetamol (acetaminophen) indicated for the short-term treatment of moderate pain, or fever when oral or rectal administration is not appropriate. It provides fast and effective reduction of pain and fever directly via IV administration.

Prescription:
  Yes – requires a doctor’s prescription and administration by healthcare professionals.

Therapeutic Category:
Analgesic and antipyretic (pain and fever reducer).

Active Ingredients/Composition (per 100 ml typical formulation):

• Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 1 gram (10 mg/ml in 100 ml solution).
  
• Excipient: water for injection, stabilizers.
  

Vitamins:
None.

Minerals:
  None.

Variant:

• 100 ml infusion bottle or bag (glass or flexible plastic) with a concentration of 10 mg/ml.
  

Consume Type:

• Intravenous infusion (administered directly into a vein by healthcare personnel).
  

Directions/Usage:

• Adults and adolescents (>50 kg body weight): 1 g (100 ml) infused over 15 minutes, up to every 4–6 hours, max 4 g/day. 
• Children/adolescents (<50 kg): Dose adjusted by weight (typically 15 mg/kg per dose).
• Minimum interval: 4 hours between doses.
• Should be used under medical supervision; do not self-administer.
  

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Changes in liver function tests (rare, but possible with prolonged use or overdose)
• Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, itching, very rarely anaphylaxis)
  

Package Type:

• 100 ml sterile infusion bottle or flexible IV bag, individually boxed or shrink-wrapped.
  

Storage Advice:

• Store below 25°C.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Protect from light; keep in original outer packaging until use.

Safety Advice:

• Avoid exceeding recommended dosage to prevent serious liver damage.
• Monitor liver function with prolonged use, especially in patients with pre-existing liver disease or chronic alcohol use.
  Stop infusion and seek urgent medical attention if signs of an allergic reaction (swelling of face/tongue/throat, difficulty breathing) occur.
• Do not mix with other drugs in the same infusion line unless compatibility is known.
  

Product Substitutes:
Equivalent IV paracetamol brands include:

• Perfalgan IV
• Calpol IV
  Para IV Infusion
• Pacimol IV
  

Manufacturer/Marketer:
Axapara is typically manufactured by Steripharma Ltd., but exact manufacturer may vary depending on local distributors. Always check the label for confirmation.

Country of Origin:
Commonly manufactured in India or other countries with WHO-GMP-certified facilities, then imported regionally (e.g., Ghana or other African markets). Packaging will indicate the specific country of manufacture.