Paracetamol is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It is also useful for lowering a raised temperature (fever) , such as during a cold or after childhood immunisations. Paracetamol is a common painkiller and is available to buy from many retail outlets as tablets/capsules and as liquid medicine.
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Find out how paracetamol for adults treats aches, pains and high temperature, and how to take it. NHS medicines information on paracetamol for adults – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Find patient medical information for Paracetamol oral on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.
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Covers prescribing information on paracetamol, including information on adverse effects, interactions, safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and general advice.
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Who can take paracetamol. Most people aged 16 and over can take paracetamol. You can also take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Who may not be able to take paracetamol. Paracetamol is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:
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View paracetamol information, including dose, uses, side-effects, renal impairment, pregnancy, breast feeding, important safety information and directions for administration.
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What is paracetamol used for? Paracetamol can be used to treat pain, including: headaches. toothache. sprains. It can also reduce fevers caused by illnesses like colds and flu. Types of paracetamol. Paracetamol is available as: tablets or caplets. capsules. liquid – usually for children.
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NHS medicines information on dosage for paracetamol, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
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Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pain. It’s available to buy without a prescription from shops and pharmacies as tablets, capsules, suppositories, a syrup, or soluble or effervescent tablets. You can also get it on prescription if you have long-term pain.
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Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pain. It can also be used to reduce a high temperature. It's available to buy from a pharmacy or shop but you may be able to get it on prescription if you have long-term pain.
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Paracetamol is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate pain. Paracetamol can also be used to treat fever (high temperature). It's dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of paracetamol. Paracetamol overdose can damage your liver and cause death.
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Paracetamol is often an ingredient in combination cold and flu remedies. Seek urgent medical attention if you develop pain in your upper abdomen, dark urine, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or clay-colored stools.
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Overview. Paracetamol is a pharmaceutical drug, which is use to treat a number of conditions including - mild pain, fever, strong pain (when combined with codeine), colds and 'flu (when combined with antihistamines and decongestants) [1], [2]. What are the different forms of paracetamol?
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Paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol, Alvedon) is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and fever. It is commonly included as an ingredient in cold and flu medications and is also used on its own. Paracetamol is exactly the same drug as acetaminophen (Tylenol).
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Paracetamol is usually best for most types of pain, including headaches and stomach ache. Ibuprofen may be better for period pain toothache. Some people find ibuprofen better than paracetamol for back pain.
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Tramadol with paracetamol. View paracetamol information, including dose, uses, side-effects, renal impairment, pregnancy, breast feeding and directions for administration.
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The name of your medicine is Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (called paracetamol throughout this leaflet). This medicine contains paracetamol. It belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics (painkillers) and is used to treat pain (including headache, toothache, back and period pain) and cold or flu symptoms.
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Common side effects. Paracetamol very rarely causes side effects if you take it at the right dosage. If you're worried about a side effect or notice anything unusual, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
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Acetaminophen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, moderate to severe pain in conjunction with opiates, or to reduce fever. Common conditions treated include headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, sore throat, colds, flu, and fevers.
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