💊 Drug of the Day: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)

📌 Generic Name: Paracetamol

📌 Brand Names: Crocin, Calpol, Dolo 650

📌 Drug Class: Analgesic & Antipyretic

✅ Uses

Paracetamol is commonly used to:

Reduce fever

Relieve headache and body pain

Treat toothache

Manage cold and flu symptoms

Reduce post-vaccination fever

⚙️ Mechanism of Action

Paracetamol works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the brain, which helps in reducing pain and fever.

💊 Dosage

Adults:

✔️ 500 mg – 650 mg every 6–8 hours

✔️ Maximum: 4000 mg per day

Children:

✔️ Dose should be according to body weight (as advised by doctor)

⚠️ Do not exceed the recommended dose.

⚠️ Side Effects

Paracetamol is generally safe, but may cause:

Nausea

Skin allergy

Liver toxicity (in overdose cases)

🚫 Precautions

❌ Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine

❌ Consult doctor if you have liver disease

❌ Do not take more than prescribed dose

💡 Pharma Tip

Paracetamol is considered relatively safe during pregnancy, but always consult a doctor before use.

📢 Conclusion

Paracetamol is a widely used and effective medicine for fever and mild to moderate pain when taken in the correct dose.

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