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Acetaminophen may also be used in combination with aspirin and caffeine to relieve the pain associated with migraine headache
It's dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of paracetamol
Paracetamol is often recommended as one of the first treatments for pain, as it’s safe for most people to take and side effects are rare
Immediate-release solid dosage formulations: Note: Actual OTC dosing recommendations may vary by product and/or manufacturer: Children 6 to 11 years: 325
The apparent COX-2 selectivity of action of paracetamol is shown by its poor anti-platelet activity and good gastrointestinal tolerance
25 g/day of acetaminophen; under supervision of healthcare professional, daily doses of up to 4 g/day may be used
Max: 4,000 mg daily
The usual dose of paracetamol is one or two 500mg tablets at a time up to 4 times in 24 hours with a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
Paracetamol concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid mirror response to fever and pain to a greater extent than plasma concentrations
Antipyretic action: Paracetamol lowers fever by direct action on the thermoregulatory centre in the Hypothalamus and block the effects of endogenous pyrogen
Paracetamol is often recommended as one of the first treatments for pain, as it’s safe for most people to take and side effects are rare
Oral forms (tablet, capsule): the onset of action is seen in 30-60 minutes after taking it
Paracetamol also known as Acetaminophen shows common side effects like Nausea, vomiting; redness of rectal mucus membranes
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The main action of Paracetamol is the inhibition of cyclooxygenase, an enzyme which is important for the prostaglandin synthesis
Max: 8 tabs daily
WHO has recommended dosage of paracetamol
Paracetamol 500 MG Tablet is the most widely used over-the-counter (OTC) medication
Paracetamol oral suspension 500 mg/5 mL not licensed for use in children under 16 years
, useful in a broad range of clinical conditions