Paracetamol is a painkiller and works as a fever reducer. The paracetamol tablets are used for treating headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, body ache and fevers. This helps in relieving pain in mild arthritis but it has no effect on inflammation and swelling of the joint. Paracetamol tablets can be taken with the combination of other painkillers and anti-sickness medicines.
Paracetamol is used for the following treating the following diseases:
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Get A Second OpinionIf you have any of these serious symptoms immediately contact your doctor for further assistance. In any case, due to paracetamol if you get any kind of reactions in your body try avoiding it.
A doctor advised you to take the medicines by seeing your problems and the benefits of this medicine are greater than the side effects. Majority of the people who use this medicine don’t show any side effects. Get medical help immediately if you get any serious paracetamol side effects.
Inform your doctor if you have these problems:
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Book an AppointmentTake paracetamol as directed by your physician.
If you take an overdose of paracetamol then it can cause some serious harm to your body. The maximum dosage for adults is 1000 mg per dose and 4000 mg per day.
Paracetamol should be taken with foods. For adults take one or two 500 mg tablets 4 times a day in 24 hours.
Missing one or two-dose of paracetamol won’t show any effect on your body. The skipped dose causes no problem. But with some medication, it won’t work if you don’t take the dosage on time. If you miss a dose some sudden chemical change may affect your body. In some cases, your doctor would advise you to take the prescribed medicine as soon as possible if you have missed the dose.
Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed paracetamol tablets there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.
Don’t take this drug if you had any allergies, it may cause you some serious medical conditions
Paracetamol is not evaluated for pregnant women. If a woman is using the drug during her pregnancy there is no such high risk of pregnancy loss, birth defects or any other problems. But to be on safe side consult your Doctor before taking the medicine.
Paracetamol passes into breast milk. It can cause some side effects to child’s who are breastfed. These can include diarrhea, vomiting and rash. Before taking Azithromycin while breastfeeding consult your doctor.
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. The exposure of medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
Before taking paracetamol consult your Doctor. In case if you face any problems or get any side effects after taking paracetamol rush immediately to your nearby hospital or consult your doctor for better treatment. Carry your medications always in your bag while travelling to avoid any immediate emergencies. Follow your prescription and follow your Doctor advice whenever you take paracetamol.
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| - Paracetamol is a painkiller and works as a fever reducer. The paracetamol tablets are used for treating headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, body ache and fevers. | -Ibuprofen is used for treating fever. It helps in reducing inflammation. |
Paracetamol is used for the following treating the following diseases:
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Side effects of Ibuprofen are:
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Paracetamol is a pain reliever that also serves to lower fevers. Paracetamol tablets are used to treat various diseases, including headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, backaches, and fevers. This helps to relieve pain in mild arthritis, but it has no effect on joint inflammation or edema.
Acetaminophen or paracetamol is an effective treatment for mild-to-moderate pain and fever in adults and children when used as directed in the product information. The maximum dose should not be exceeded in 24 hours.
The medicine you need to treat your pain depends on the pain you have. Paracetamol and ibuprofen work in different ways. Acetaminophen is therefore superior to ibuprofen for certain types of pain. Paracetamol is typically recommended for most types of pain, including headaches and stomachaches. Ibuprofen may be more effective for menstruation cramps or toothache.
Drinking a small amount of alcohol while taking acetaminophen is usually safe. Try to follow the recommended guidelines of only 14 units of alcohol per week. It may not be safe for you to drink alcohol with acetaminophen if you have certain health conditions, such as liver problems.
Paracetamol 500mg tablets should be taken as directed on the package or by your doctor. The usual dosage for adults and children over 12 is 500mg to 1000mg every 4 to 6 hours, not exceeding 4000 mg in 24 hours.
You can use Ibuprofen and Paracetamol together. They work differently to relieve pain and reduce fever, and taking them together can be more effective for certain types of pain. However, it's important to follow dosage recommendations and consult with a healthcare provider.
The appropriate dosage of Paracetamol depends on your age, weight, and medical condition. It is crucial not to exceed the recommended dosage to avoid liver damage. Adults should not take more than 4000 mg in 24 hours.
Panadol tablets, containing Paracetamol, are used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. They are widely used to treat headaches, muscle pain, arthritis, backaches, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
Paracetamol is a mild analgesic and antipyretic, and is recommended for the treatment of most painful and febrile conditions, for example, headache including migraine, toothache, neuralgia, colds and influenza, sore throat, backache, rheumatic pain and dysmenorrhoea.
The most common paracetamol side effects are drowsiness and fatigue.
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