💊 Drug of the Day: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
💊 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 alw...