Description

PARACETAMOL ACTION MECHANISM

Paracetamol action mechanism is not completely understood, till date. Paracetamol is believed to relieve pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in central nervous system and reducing fever by acting on temperature-regulating centre of brain.

PARACETAMOL DOSAGE

Take Paracetamol medicine as prescribed by your doctor, with a glass of water. Usual adult Paracetamol dosage for pain include 325 mg - 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours or 1000 mg every 6 to 8 hours orally or rectally, as recommended by your health care professional.

PARACETAMOL ADVANTAGES

Paracetamol is widely preferred because it is remarkably safe, fast and effective pain relief medication and has no anti-inflammatory effect (irritate stomach and cause peptic ulcers).

PARACETAMOL SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Paracetamol that usually do not require medical emergency include headache, nausea or stomach upset.

Serious side effects of Paracetamol that require urgent medical help as soon as possible include breathing problems, unusual weakness or tiredness, fever or sore throat, trouble in passing urine or change in amount of urine, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of skin or eyes and various allergic manifestations such as swelling of face, lips, or tongue, skin rash, itching or hives.