Paracetamol/Acetaminophen

       It is synthetic non-opiate derivatives of para-aminophenol which produces analgesia and antipyresia and it has no/weak anti inflammatory activity. Unlike salisylates it does not have uricosuric activity. Paracetamol produces analgesic action by elevation of the pain threshold & antipyretic through action on the hypothalamic heat regulating centre.

Indication:

• Pyrexia (fever)
• Mild to moderate pain
• Toothache, bodyache
• After minor surgery (to reduce the pain)
• Musculoskeletal disorder
• Post vaccination pain & fever of children
• This makes it a particularly useful alternative for people who suffer from peptic ulcer or who can not tolerance Aspirin.

Dose:
      Adult: 500mg-1000mg tid/qid sos
      Child: less than 3 months: 10mg/kg;above 3 months;1o-15mg/dose(3-4doses