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    Paracetamol is a common over-the-counter non-narcotic analgesic and anti-pyretic drug that is effective against mild to moderate pain and fever and has few side effects, though it can cause liver damage in overdose. It is available in many cold and flu medicines as well as brands like Panadol and Calpol, but taking multiple preparations increases risk of accidental overdose. The maximum daily dosage is 4 grams and its effects last up to 6 hours.

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    Paracetamol is a common over-the-counter non-narcotic analgesic and anti-pyretic drug that is effective against mild to moderate pain and fever and has few side effects, though it can cause liver damage in overdose. It is available in many cold and flu medicines as well as brands like Panadol and Calpol, but taking multiple preparations increases risk of accidental overdose. The maximum daily dosage is 4 grams and its effects last up to 6 hours.

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    PARACETAMOL

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    Paracetamol is a common over-the-counter non-narcotic analgesic and anti-pyretic drug that is effective against mild to moderate pain and fever and has few side effects, though it can cause liver damage in overdose. It is available in many cold and flu medicines as well as brands like Panadol and Calpol, but taking multiple preparations increases risk of accidental overdose. The maximum daily dosage is 4 grams and its effects last up to 6 hours.

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    Drug name PARACETAMOL General details Paracetamol has been in common usage since the 1950s.

    It acts both as an anagesic and fever-reducing (anti-pyretic) drug. It is effective against mild to moderate pain like aspirin, but unlike aspirin it has little or no side effects on the stomach. It can be safely taken for short periods by patients on warfarin anticoagulant. In overdose it can cause severe liver damage. Paracetamol is available OTC in many medicines for cold and flu, however, this increases the risk of accidental overdose from taking several branded preparations in one day. Drug class Non-narcotic analgesic Non-opioid anagesic Anti-pyretic COX inhibitor Trade names Alvedon, Anadin extra, Calpol, Disprol, Hedex, Migraleve, Panadeine, Panadol, Panaleve, Solpadeine, Tylex. Availability OTC (over the counter)

    How taken Tablets Capsules Liquid Suppositories Side effects Symptom Nausea Rash

    Dosage Up to 4 g/day

    Duration of action Up to 6 hours

    considerations Occurrence No specific considerations Rare Rare Dietary advice No specific dietary advice.

    Other drug interactions Drugs to lower blood lipids such as cholestyramine inhibit the absorption of paracetamol.

    Special precautions Increase risk of liver damage if taken with large amounts of alcohol.

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