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    This document provides information about the drug Paracetamol. It is a non-opioid analgesic with the generic name of acetaminophen. The standard dosage is 300mg per tablet to be taken orally. Paracetamol works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and blocking pain impulses peripherally. It is commonly included in cough and cold medications. It should be monitored for signs of toxic liver disease and not combined with other acetaminophen medications without medical advice due to risk of overdose and liver damage. Patients should not self-medicate children for pain longer than 3 days without consulting a physician.

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    This document provides information about the drug Paracetamol. It is a non-opioid analgesic with the generic name of acetaminophen. The standard dosage is 300mg per tablet to be taken orally. Paracetamol works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and blocking pain impulses peripherally. It is commonly included in cough and cold medications. It should be monitored for signs of toxic liver disease and not combined with other acetaminophen medications without medical advice due to risk of overdose and liver damage. Patients should not self-medicate children for pain longer than 3 days without consulting a physician.

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    Paracetamol

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    This document provides information about the drug Paracetamol. It is a non-opioid analgesic with the generic name of acetaminophen. The standard dosage is 300mg per tablet to be taken orally. Paracetamol works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and blocking pain impulses peripherally. It is commonly included in cough and cold medications. It should be monitored for signs of toxic liver disease and not combined with other acetaminophen medications without medical advice due to risk of overdose and liver damage. Patients should not self-medicate children for pain longer than 3 days without consulting a physician.

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