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Paracetamol
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Relieves mild-to-moderate body pain.
- Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Price range: ₦250.00 through ₦550.00
Description
Paracetamol is a widely trusted, foundational medication used to manage pain and lower elevated body temperatures. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs, it acts primarily within the central nervous system to block the chemical signals that register pain and regulate the body’s internal thermostat. It is primarily used to:
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Relieve Everyday Pain: Alleviates mild-to-moderate headaches, toothaches, backaches, muscular aches, and sore throats.
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Reduce High Fever: Safely cools down elevated body temperatures caused by common colds, flu, or seasonal infections.
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Manage Menstrual Pain: Eases painful monthly uterine cramps and associated lower back discomfort.
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water or a cool beverage. Paracetamol is exceptionally gentle on the stomach lining and can be safely taken either with or without food.
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The Golden Safety Rule: Always double-check the labels of any other cold, flu, or cough syrups you are taking simultaneously. Many over-the-counter remedies secretly contain paracetamol, and accidentally combining them can lead to a dangerous overdose.
To keep your liver completely safe, you must adhere strictly to standard adult dosing:
Standard Adult Dose: Take 1 to 2 tablets (500mg to 1000mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Strict Maximum Limit: Never exceed 8 tablets (4,000mg) in any 24-hour window.
Children’s Dosing: For infants and children, dosage must be calculated strictly by their age and body weight using liquid suspensions. Never guess a child’s dose.
When taken at the correct therapeutic doses, paracetamol is incredibly safe and side effects are highly rare, but you must be aware of critical safety boundaries:
Critical Liver Warning: Exceeding the maximum daily limit or combining paracetamol with heavy alcohol consumption can cause severe, permanent liver damage.
Allergic Reactions: Stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical care if you develop rare symptoms like a skin rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties. Store safely at room temperature.
Additional information
| Brands | Emzor Paracetamol, Painkil-Paracetamol, Panadol, Panadol Extra, M&B Paracetamol, Parasam Paracetamol |
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