Paracetamol
Information about Paracetamol
Paracetamol Uses
Paracetamol is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, muscle pain, or dental pain.
How Paracetamol works
Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Common side effects of Paracetamol
Headache, Constipation, Itching, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Vomiting
Available Medicine for Paracetamol
CalpolGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2 to ₹67313 variant(s)
Sumo LAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹10 to ₹2769 variant(s)
KabimolFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹179 to ₹3392 variant(s)
FepanilVeritaz Healthcare Ltd
₹14 to ₹4029 variant(s)
MalidensAbbott
₹22 to ₹6884 variant(s)
T-98Mankind Pharma Ltd
₹9 to ₹456 variant(s)
PacimolIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹10 to ₹2318 variant(s)
FebrinilManeesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹12 to ₹827 variant(s)
ParacipCipla Ltd
₹7 to ₹61710 variant(s)
PactivPfizer Ltd
₹3331 variant(s)
Expert advice for Paracetamol
- Paracetamol should be taken with food or milk to prevent upset stomach.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within 2 hours of taking Paracetamol.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.