Paracetamol
Indications
- Mild to moderate pain, Pyrexia
- Mild to moderate pain in patients with risk factors
- Pain, Pyrexia with discomfort
- Post-immunisation pyrexia in infants
- Acute migraine
Drug Interactions
6 drug interactions identified for Paracetamol. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Before administering, check when paracetamol last administered and cumulative paracetamol dose over previous 24 hours; body-weight under 50 kg; chronic alcohol consumption; chronic dehydration; chroni...
Side Effects
General side-effects: Rare or very rare Thrombocytopenia Specific side-effects: Common or very common With rectal use Anorectal erythema Rare or very rare With intravenous use Hypersensitivity; hypote...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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