Paracetamol



 
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Paracetamol - Basic Information

 

Indication of Paracetamol:

Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.It is used for the relief of: Mild to moderate painFeverMigraineTension headaches

Action of Paracetamol:

Paracetamol reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for the mediation of pain and fever.

Dose Advice of Paracetamol:

Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.It is used for the relief of: Mild to moderate painFeverMigraineTension headaches

Common side effects of Paracetamol:

Side effects of paracetamol are rare.

Uncommon side effects of Paracetamol:

IndigestionNauseaAllergic reactionsHivesRashDrug fever

Diseases treated by Paracetamol:

Dysmenorrhoea Lower Back Pain Neck pain Neuropathic Pain Osteoarthritis Sciatica

Symptoms associated with Paracetamol:

Muscle cramps Joint pain (Arthralgia)

Treatments associated with Paracetamol:

Appendicectomy (Appendicectomy) Trigger Point Injection of Local Anaesthetic (Trigger Point Injection of Local Anaesthetic) Control of Pain in Children (Paediatric Pain Management) (Paediatric Pain Management) Treating Chronic Non-Cancer Pain (Treating Chronic Non-Cancer Pain)