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                         💊  PARACETAMOL 💊

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen

Paracetamol is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like

It is widely used to treat

• Headaches
• Muscle aches
• Arthritis
• Backaches
• Toothaches
• Colds
• Fevers

Key Facts:

• Class: Analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer)
• Brand Names: Tylenol, Panadol, Calpol (among many others)
• Form: Tablets, capsules, liquids, suppositories, and IV formulations
• Onset of Action: Around 30 minutes after oral intake
• Duration: Typically 4–6 hours

How It Works:

Paracetamol works mainly in the central nervous system, raising the pain threshold and affecting the heat-regulating center of the brain to reduce fever. Unlike NSAIDs (like ibuprofen), it does not reduce inflammation significantly.

Safety & Risks:

• Generally safe when used at recommended doses.
• Liver toxicity is a serious risk with overdose (even double the recommended dose can be dangerous if taken repeatedly or all at once).

Alcohol increases the risk of liver damage when taken with paracetamol.

• Safe for most people, including children and pregnant women (with medical guidance).

🧑‍ Adult Dose (12 years and older):

• Typical Dose: 500 mg to 1000 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed
• Maximum Daily Dose: 4,000 mg (4 grams) in 24 hours
• Many doctors recommend staying under 3,000 mg to reduce liver risk

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🧒 Children’s Dose:

Children's dosing is based on weight (usually 10–15 mg per kg per dose), every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.

Age	Typical Oral Dose	Max per 24 hrs
2–3 yrs	160 mg	800 mg
4–5 yrs	240 mg	1,200 mg
6–8 yrs	320 mg	1,600 mg
9–10 yrs	400 mg	2,000 mg
11–12 yrs	480–500 mg	2,400–3,000 mg