The science of paracetamol
Paracetamol exerts its analgesic and antipyretic effect by inhibition of prostaglandins. However, unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it does not have any anti-inflammatory properties or associated with any gastrointestinal adverse effects.1
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Paracetamol basics
Globally, paracetamol or acetaminophen is one of the most used analgesic and antipyretic over-the-counter drugs. Both its names are derived from its chemical name, which is N-acetyl-para-aminophenol.1 From the time of its first introduction in 1955 for use in children with fever and pain, paracetamol is currently formulated as a single compound or as an active ingredient of multi-component preparations in combination with other drugs 1 such as caffeine and aspirin.2
When paracetamol is taken as indicated, minimal serious side effects have been observed.15
Discover the Panadol range with paracetamol
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Panadol Tablets
Helps fight everyday pains and for relieving fever.
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Panadol Extra for fighting tough pains
Dual “active” formulation with caffeine that fights tough pains.10-14
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Tough‡ on fever and pain,21 gentle 13, 21,22¶ on the child
Containing paracetamol, which is recommended as 1st line treatment of fever and mild-to-moderate pain in children,13,22,23 Paracetamol in Panadol Children starts to relief fever within 15 minutes of dosing.24,25, *
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An easy to use tool for pain assessment in your patients or customers.
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