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💊 Paracetamol Tablet 650 mg
🔬 Classification
- Therapeutic class: Analgesic, Antipyretic
- Pharmacologic class: Non-opioid pain reliever
- ATC code: N02BE01
📌 Uses / Indications
- Relief of fever (any cause, including viral fever, post-vaccination)
- Moderate pain:
- Headache, toothache
- Muscle pain, joint pain
- Back pain
- Menstrual cramps
- Post-operative pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Often preferred during dengue fever or viral infections
🧑⚕️ Dosage (Adults)
- Usual dose: 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Maximum daily dose: 4000 mg (i.e., not more than 6 tablets of 650 mg/day)
- Should not be taken for more than 3–5 days without medical advice
🧒 Not recommended for children (use pediatric dose instead, such as 125 mg or 250 mg syrup)
⚠️ Warnings & Precautions
- Avoid overdose – it can cause severe liver damage
- Use with caution in:
- Liver disease or hepatitis
- Chronic alcohol users
- Elderly patients
- Avoid combining with other medications containing paracetamol
❌ Side Effects (rare at recommended doses)
- Liver toxicity (in overdose)
- Allergic rash, itching (rare)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Low blood cell counts (extremely rare)
✅ Advantages
- Gentle on stomach (unlike NSAIDs)
- No risk of gastric ulcers or bleeding
- Safe in pregnancy (when prescribed)
- Commonly available and low-cost
- Safe in viral fevers, especially when NSAIDs are avoided
📦 Packaging
- Common pack: 10 tablets per strip
- Some brands provide combination with caffeine (for headaches)
🧊 Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place, below 25°C
- Protect from sunlight and moisture