This medicine is used to treat acute and chronic (short and long term) painful muscular conditions, tension, headache, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), and non-articular rheumatism (a group of conditions characterized by muscular aches which do not arise from joints).
This medication is contraindicated in patients with severe heart impairment, alcoholism (alcohol dependency), weight lower than 50 kg, renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment, malnutrition, dehydration, and anemia(lower than normal amount of red blood cells in the blood). Contact your healthcare provider for further information.
Please take your dosage as per prescription. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If time for next dose is close, take medicine normally. Do not double dose.
Please immediately consult a doctor.
Paracetamol works by inhibiting chemical messengers in the brain that are associated with the perception of pain.
Paracetamol reduces fever by acting on chemical messengers in an area of the brain that is responsible for temperature regulation.
You can take Paracetamol every 4 to 6 hours, up to four times a day. However, it is best to follow the prescribed dose. Please do not overdose on paracetamol, as it can have serious adverse effects.
Paracetamol may make you drowsy.
Paracetamol is the medicine that reduces pain and fever. Panadol is the brand name for Paracetamol.
Paracetamol is not known to have any depressing effects. However, the effects may vary from person to person.
Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are different. Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory effects; however, Ibuprofen does have anti-inflammatory effects.
Paracetamol may help with anxiety. However, it is not definite.
Yes, Paracetamol is available as an over-the-counter medicine at most places. However, please do not use it unless you really need it.
There is no evidence of risk associated with the use of this medicine in pregnant females. However, it is best to consult your doctor before use.
The effects of this medicine in lactating females are undetermined. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use. 
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine. 
Serious skin reactions may also occur with the use of this medication. Patients should be warned of the symptoms of such reactions and advised to discontinue the medication immediately if they appear. Patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to this medication should also be cautioned against its use. Patients should also inform their doctor of their complete medical history, especially any history of liver problems or alcohol abuse or if they have diabetes or any condition that requires them to avoid sugar. Consult your healthcare provider for more details. Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
