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Xcel contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen), a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. Its actions include:
- Analgesic Effect: Blocks pain signals peripherally and increases pain threshold in the central nervous system.
- Antipyretic Effect: Acts on the hypothalamus to regulate body temperature, promoting heat loss through vasodilation and sweating.
Paracetamol inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes in the CNS (including COX-1, COX-2, and the COX-3 variant), reducing prostaglandin synthesis and thus controlling pain and fever.
Unlike NSAIDs, it does not significantly inhibit COX in peripheral tissues, giving it minimal anti-inflammatory effects.
It is less effective in tissues with high peroxide levels, which explains its central activity and limited effect on platelets or immune cells.
Xcel – Paracetamol | Therapeutic Class: Non-Opioid Analgesic
Xcel is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in both children and adults. It is effective for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Fever, common cold, and influenza
- Headache, toothache, earache, and body pain
- Muscle pain (myalgia) and nerve pain (neuralgia)
- Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea)
- Sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, and postpartum pain
- Pain associated with inflammation and post-vaccination discomfort
- Rheumatic and osteoarthritic pain, including joint stiffness
⚠️ Always use Xcel under the guidance of a registered physician.