Acetaminophen Injection
Available in Ready-to-Use containers Ecoflac Plus 500 mg/50 mL and 1000 mg/100 mL and Mini-Plasco 100 mg/10 mL
Acetaminophen is a non-salicylate antipyretic and non-opioid analgesic agent. Its chemical name is N-acetyl-p-aminophenol.
Acetaminophen is a sterile, clear, colourless, non-pyrogenic, isotonic formulation of acetaminophen intended for intravenous infusion.
- The first Acetaminophen Injection with multiple doses available in Canada
- Ecoflac plus containers do not need and overwrap and is designed to reduce waste
- Available in our closed system Ecoflac plus container
- Ecoflac plus and Mini-Plasco containers are not made with natural rubber latex, PVC, or DEHP
| DIN | Product Code | Container |
| 02535734 | 3663120 | 10 mL Mini-Plasco |
| 02535742 | 3750010 | 50 mL Ecoflac Plus |
| 02535750 | 3750000 | 100 mL Ecoflac Plus |
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Acetaminophen injection is indicated for the short term management and treatment of1:
- mild to moderate pain
- moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opioid analgesics
- fever
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Acetaminophen Injection is contraindicated in1:
- patients who have previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to acetaminophen, to any
- ingredient in the formulation, including any non-medicinal ingredient, or component of the container.
- patients with severe hepatic impairment or severe active liver disease.
Ecoflac Plus
Ecoflac plus container is designed to reduce the potential risks associated with drug delivery.
- The ergonomic design of the bottle is designed to help protect from sharps injuries and allow comfortable and stable handling
- The Twincap port system has two identical ports which can be used for admixture and/or delivery interchangeably
- The germ-free port under the aluminum foil can be used without prior disinfection and its design protects from potential microbial ingress into the IV solution2
- The full collapsibility of Ecoflac plus in a closed system helps reduce microbial and chemical contamination
- The material composition of Ecoflac plus helps to prevent damages during transportation
- The shape of the Ecoflac plus container is designed to make it easy to store and count
Mini-Plasco Basic
The Mini-Plasco plastic ampoule offers small volumes of Acetaminophen Injection for drug preparations and fluid administration.
- Designed to enable controlled dosaging which may reduce the risk of overdosing in pediatric use
- The Mini-Plasco container is designed to avoid particulate contamination and sharps injuries
- The twist-off cap of Mini-Plasco contains an integrated finger stopper to prevent microbial contamination when opening the ampoule
- The luer connector and circular body of the ampoule opening allows a direct connection of the syringe for a needle-free withdrawal, eliminating the need for needles and their related sharps injuries.
Related Documents
References
- Product Monograph B. Braun Acetaminophen Injection February 2023
- Data on file