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PARACETAMOL is a brand name for Acetaminophen (also known as Paracetamol). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the treatment of mild to moderate pain, including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, pain in teething, sore throat, aches and pains Symptomatic relief of influenza, feverishness, feverish colds.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
0ml every four hours. 0ml every four hours Dosage for children under 3 months is at Physicians discretion. Not more than 4 doses should be administered in any 24-hour period.
Side effects from Paracetamol administered n normal dose are rare. There have been isolated reports of Agranulocytosis, Methaemoglobinaemia and Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and after overdosage or prolonged administration isolated cases of Chronic Hepatic Necrosis, Acute Pancreatitis and Hephrotoxicity.
Skin rashes and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
Use with caution in patients with Hepatic or Renal Dysfunction or Diabetes. Paracetamol should also be given with care to patients asking other drugs that effect the liver. Occasionally malnourished patients may be more sensitive to the toxic effects of Paracetamol.
Hypersensitivity to Paracetamol.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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