Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | PARACETAMOL |
| Drug Class | NON-NARCOTIC ANALGESICS |
| Chapter | Central Nervous System |
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Indications: mild to moderate pain; pyrexia. Cautions: liver damage in prolonged use or overdosage; renal impairment; alcoholism. Side Effects: rare, but rashes, blood disorders (including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, neutropenia) reported; hypotension also reported on infusion; Dose: 0.5-1 g every 4-6 hours, max. 4 daily. Child, 3 months to 1 year, 60-120 mg. 1-5 years, 120-250 mg. 6-12 years, 250-500 mg. Doses repeated every 4-6 hours if necessary. Infants, under 3 months, 5-10 mg/kg (on doctor's advice only). |
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