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Acetaminophen or Paracetamol Medication Information
Get detailed information on Acetaminophen or Paracetamol, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Acetaminophen or Paracetamol provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Acetaminophen or Paracetamol Pronunciation : (a set a mee' noe fen)Trade Names/Brand Names of Acetaminophen or Paracetamol
India :
Tab Sies NMR (100+325) |
Osteodol (37.5+325) |
Tidip (325+50+2) |
Temfix (500mg) |
Lupiflam C (400+325+30) |
Bidnac (50mg/500mg) |
Nip (100+500) |
Coldryl (500+5+5) |
Nimkair P (100+500) |
Alex+ P (170mg/5mg/2.5mg/1.5mg/5mL)
International :
Tylenol,Tylophen, Anacin Asprin free, Apra, Feverall, Genapap,Panodil, Efferalgan, Doliprane, Dafalgan, Alvedon, Panadol and Valadol
Why is Acetaminophen or Paracetamol Prescribed? (Indications)
Acetaminophen or paracetamol helps to reduce fever and to relieve a headache with mild to moderate pain.It is also used with other pain medications to treat low back pain, osteoarthritis, cold, and toothache.
When should Acetaminophen or Paracetamol not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Acetaminophen or Paracetamol?
The oral dose for adults is 325 to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours. The maximum daily dose is 4 grams.Child- the recommended dose is 10 to 15 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours.
How should Acetaminophen or Paracetamol be taken?
It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Acetaminophen or Paracetamol?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of alcohol dependency, kidney or liver impairment, G6PD deficiency, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause liver damage; avoid long-term use of this medication.
What are the side effects of Acetaminophen or Paracetamol?
Nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, dark urine, clay colored stool, allergic reactions, skin rash and kidney impairment.What are the other precautions for Acetaminophen or Paracetamol?
Avoid excess dosage.Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets, because it can release the entire drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.
Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.
