Paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain in conditions such as headache (including migraine), toothache, ear pain, joint pain, pain during menstruation, fever, feverish colds, and flu.
How it works
Paracetamol belongs to class of medications called analgesics (painkiller) and antipyretics (fever reducing). Paracetamol reduces pain by increasing the pain threshold. It reduces fever by acting on the temperature-regulating region of brain, resulting in increased blood flow across the skin, sweating and heat loss.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adults, elderly and adolescents over 12 years: 0.5 to 1 g every 4 to 6 hours.
Children 6 to 12 years: 250 to 500 mg every 4 hours to a maximum of 2 g (4 tablets of 500 mg) in 24 hours.
Children below 6 years of age: paracetamol oral suspension (120 mg/5 ml) should be given. 3
Paracetamol is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain in conditions such as headache (including migraine), toothache, ear pain, joint pain, pain during menstruation, fever, feverish colds, and flu.
How it works
Paracetamol belongs to class of medications called analgesics (painkiller) and antipyretics (fever reducing). Paracetamol reduces pain by increasing the pain threshold. It reduces fever by acting on the temperature-regulating region of brain, resulting in increased blood flow across the skin, sweating and heat loss.
Dosage
Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding the dosage and duration.
Adults, elderly and adolescents over 12 years: 0.5 to 1 g every 4 to 6 hours.
Children 6 to 12 years: 250 to 500 mg every 4 hours to a maximum of 2 g (4 tablets of 500 mg) in 24 hours.
Children below 6 years of age: paracetamol oral suspension (120 mg/5 ml) should be given. 3