Paracetamol - instructions and tips for use

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is considered a relatively safe drug. This drug belongs to non-narcotic analgesics. Side effects with its use are almost not manifested, it can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Due to this, it is often given to children as an anesthetic or antipyretic, used in a variety of anti-cold and flu medications. It is available in tablets, candles and as a syrup, which allows you to choose the most convenient dosage and form.

Paracetamol (tablets) - instructions for use

Form release - tablets, 500 mg, white.

The international name is Paracetamol.

Pharmacotherapeutic properties - analgesic-antipyretic.

Paracetamol - instructions: indications

- Painful sensations of mild or moderate intensity. These include toothache, migraine, headache, myalgia, neuralgia, discomfort with burns, various injuries. Also shown for pain during menstruation, as well as various female ailments.

- Increase in body temperature with infectious diseases, colds, flu and others, febrile syndrome.

- Scarlet fever, measles, chicken pox, otitis, tonsillitis, lesions of the oral mucosa, teething.

- Often used in ophthalmology for the treatment of various inflammatory processes.

Paracetamol - instructions: dosage

Adults can take the drug 500 mg to four times a day, taking a break of four to six hours. Maximum at a time you can take one mg, the maximum daily dose - four mg. The course of treatment is from five to seven days.

Effervescent, soluble tablets must be diluted in a glass of water before use.

Children from six to twelve years - 220-480 mg, from one to six years - 110-240 mg, from three months to one year - 20-120 mg to four times a day, observing the interval of six hours. Maximum daily doses for children under six months are 350 mg, up to 1 year 500 mg, up to three years 750 mg, up to six years 1 g, up to nine years 1.5 g, and up to twelve years 2 years. , That such doses suggest that there are serious reasons for their use.

Children under three months of age should be given paracetamol only as prescribed by the doctor, 10 mg per kg.

Paracetamol - instruction: contraindications

Individual intolerance of NSAIDs, alcoholism, renal failure, severe anemia, hepatic insufficiency, leukopenia, diabetes mellitus.

Paracetamol has virtually no contraindications, but care must be taken to dosage for various diseases.

The use of paracetamol is not contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation, but with prolonged use it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Paracetamol - instructions: side effects

The drug can cause thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, anemia, aseptic pyuria, renal colic, various allergic reactions. Also possible pain in the epigastrium, nausea. If severe adverse reactions occur, it is recommended that you consult a doctor or reduce the dose.

Paracetamol (syrup) - instructions for use

Usually this form of the drug is used to treat children. Its pharmacological action is the same as in tablets - antipyretic, analgesic, and also weak anti-inflammatory.

The main indications for use are fever and fever accompanying various infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Method of application - for children from three months - one teaspoon, from 1 year - one or two teaspoons, from six years to 14 years - two or three teaspoons two or three times a day. The course can last from one to five days.

Contraindications and side effects are the same as for tablets, despite the lower dosage.