Paracetamol and it's combinations | Acetaminophen | Analgesic | Panadol and It's uses

Paracetamol is a commonly used medicine that can help treat pain and reduce a high temperature (fever).

It's typically used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache or sprains, and reduce fevers caused by illnesses such as colds and flu.

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.


Types of paracetamol
You can buy most types of paracetamol from supermarkets or pharmacies. Some types are only available on prescription.

Paracetamol is available as:

tablets or caplets
capsules
liquid – usually for children
soluble tablets (tablets that dissolve in water to make a drink)
suppositories (capsules inserted into the back passage)
an injection given into a vein – normally only used in hospital
In some products, such as cold and flu remedies or certain combination painkillers, paracetamol is combined with other ingredients.

It may be sold under the name paracetamol, or under various brand names (which may also contain other ingredients).

Who can take paracetamol
Most people can take paracetamol safely, including:

pregnant women
breastfeeding women
children over 2 months of age – lower doses are recommended for young children

NSAIDs Summary
https://pharmacyconceptsbypharmaphili...

PAST PAPERS AND PHARMACOLOGY SHORT REVIEW FOR TEST PREPARATION
https://pharmacyconceptsbypharmaphili...