Paracetamol

Generic Name: Acetaminophen

Trade Name: Pamol, Sanmol, Paraco, and others.

How Drugs Work

Paracetamol belongs to the class of analgesic drugs (pain relief) and anti piretik (alleviate fever). How drugs work exactly is still unknown but the suspect in relieving pain, these drugs increase pain threshold in the brain. Meanwhile, to relieve fever, paracetamol works on the central regulation of brain fever.

Need Recipe Doctor: No.

Dosage: Syrup, chewable tablets, caplets membranes, suppository. Doses are available 125, 250, 500 and 600mg.

Indication

Paracetamol is used to relieve fever and pain caused by many things. Pain-relieving effects are not too high but his fever-relieving effect is very good.

Dose

The dose for adults 250 to 500 mg every 4-6 hours. The maximum dose in one day is 4 grams. For children, adjusted for body weight and age.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Paracetamol safe drinking by pregnant mothers and lactating women.

Side Effects

If used in accordance with the rules, drug side effects are very rare. The most dangerous effect is liver damage if used excessively. The use of these drugs are accompanied by drinking alcohol also causes damage to the stomach.