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Aug 6, 2023 · Paracetamol is known as acetaminophen in the U.S. Acetaminophen relieves mild-to-moderate pain, headache and fever. It's available over-the-counter as brand names such as Tylenol, Mapap or Panadol, and also as generics and store-specific brands.
The name of your medicine is Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (called paracetamol throughout this leaflet). This medicine contains paracetamol. It belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics (painkillers) and is used to treat pain (including headache, toothache, back and period pain) and cold or flu symptoms.
Generic Name: acetaminophen. This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/ flu aches and pains) and to...
Feb 29, 2024 · Paracetamol is known as acetaminophen in the U.S. Acetaminophen relieves mild-to-moderate pain, headache and fever. It's available over-the-counter as brand names such as Tylenol, Mapap or Panadol, and also as generics and store-specific brands.
Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches, reactions to vaccinations (shots), and to reduce fever. Acetaminophen may also be used to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by the breakdown of the lining of the joints).
Find out how paracetamol for adults treats aches, pains and high temperature, and how to take it. NHS medicines information on paracetamol for adults – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
Key facts. Paracetamol can take up to an hour to work. The usual dose of paracetamol is one or two 500mg tablets at a time up to 4 times in 24 hours with a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take paracetamol with other medicines containing paracetamol because there is a risk of overdose.
