Look up: Paracetamol

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   Paracetamol
   Paracetamol is an analgesic. Over doses of Paracetamol can cause liver damage. Paracetamol was first used in medicine in 1893. However, it gained widespread use only after 1949, when scientists discovered that another popular drug, phenacetin, is converted to Paracetamol in the body. Paracetamol proved to be as effective as phenacetin but less toxic.
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   Paracetamol
   Pain killer similar to aspirin. Paracetamol or acetaminophen (US), is a common analgesic and antipyretic (qv) drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. Paracetamol is also useful in managing more severe pain, allowing lower dosages of additional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) or opioid analgesics to be used, so minimising overall side-effects. It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications and many prescription analgesics. It is remarkably safe in recommended doses, but because of its wide availability, deliberate or accidental overdoses are fairly common.
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   Paracetamol
   Very valuable for mild to moderate pain.
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   Paracetamol
   A mild painkiller that can be bought over the counter from chemists. Paracetamol can also help bring down your temperature if you have a fever. You should never take more than eight tablets in 24 hours and should not take paracetamol without talking to your doctor if you have any liver problems.
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   paracetamol
   Synonym for acetaminophen ... <drug> The generic name for a common nonprescription medication useful in the treatment of mild pain or fever. This is called paracetamol in the UK. ... [American term] ... Synonym: paracetamol. ... (25 Jun 1999) ...
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   Paracetamol
   `Paracetamol` (INN) or `acetaminophen` (USAN), is the active metabolite of phenacetin, a so-called coal tar analgesic. It has analgesic and antipyretic properties, but, unlike aspirin, it is not a very effective anti-inflammatory agent. It is well tolerated, lacks many of the side-effects of aspirin, and is available over-the-counter, so it is commonly used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. Paracetamol is also u...
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