Give 1 tablet every hours as required. Not more than 4 tablets should be given in 24 hours. Do not give to children for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor.
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Paracetamol is contained in many medicines to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, and sleep medicines. If you have liver or kidney disease, talk to your doctor before taking paracetamol. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may be harmful, including serious harm to your liver. Everyday Pain Relief. Tough Pain Relief. What is paracetamol? 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.
Other names Paracetamol may also be known by its brand or trade names. Some common examples include:. Effects of paracetamol There is no safe level of drug use. Paracetamol affects everyone differently, based on: size, weight and health whether the person is used to taking it whether other drugs are taken around the same time the amount taken.
Side effects The most common side effects of paracetamol are: drowsiness and fatigue rashes and itching. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting Liver problems Seizures Coma and death. It's safe to take paracetamol with other types of painkiller that don't contain paracetamol, such as ibuprofen , aspirin and codeine.
Do not take paracetamol alongside other medicines that contain paracetamol. If you take 2 different medicines that contain paracetamol, there's a risk of overdose. Before taking any other medicines, check the label to see whether they contain paracetamol. Paracetamol is an ingredient in many remedies you can buy from pharmacies and supermarkets, including:.
Some prescription medicines contain paracetamol combined with other painkillers, such as:. Can I take paracetamol and ibuprofen together? 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.
In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to paracetamol. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.
These are not all the side effects of paracetamol. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. It's been taken by many pregnant and breastfeeding women with no harmful effects in the mother or baby. If you take paracetamol in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, take the lowest dose of paracetamol that works for you for the shortest possible time.
It's safe to take paracetamol with most prescription medicines, including antibiotics. Paracetamol isn't suitable for some people.
Talk to your doctor if you take:. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking St John's wort a herbal remedy taken for depression as you may need to reduce your paracetamol dose. Otherwise, paracetamol isn't generally affected by also taking herbal remedies or supplements.
For safety, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements. Paracetamol seems to work by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. Paracetamol also reduces fever by affecting the chemical messengers in an area of the brain that regulates body temperature.
Paracetamol takes up to an hour to work. It keeps on working for about 5 hours. The type of medicine you need to treat your pain depends on what type of pain you have. Paracetamol and ibuprofen work in different ways.
So paracetamol is better than ibuprofen for some types of pain. Paracetamol is usually best for most types of pain, including headaches and stomach ache. Ibuprofen may be better for period pain or toothache.
Some people find ibuprofen better than paracetamol for back pain. If paracetamol doesn't work, there are other types of painkiller you can try, including:. Ibuprofen and ibuprofen-like painkillers are sometimes available as creams or gels that you rub on to the part of your body that's painful. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other treatment options that might be more suitable for you, such as exercise or physiotherapy.
It's safe to take paracetamol regularly for many years as long as you don't take more than the recommended dosage.
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