Paracetamol is a popular and common analgesic and antipyretic drug used for relieving fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains.

Paracetamol is a valuable central analgesic but weak peripheral anti-inflammatory agent & exhibits good & prompt antipyretic action. It does not stimulate respiration, or alter acid base balance & causes less gastric irritation & has no effect on cellular metabolism or clotting factors. It is not uricosuric.

Working
The drug acts by blocking the production of chemicals, known as prostaglandins, which are responsible for pain transmission. Unlike aspirin and other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, paracetamol acts in the brain, blocking an enzyme involved in the transmission of pain.

Dosage
0.5 - 1 gm upto 4 gm daily in divided doses

Side Effects
The drug has certain side effects, that can affect individuals in different ways. The following are some of the side effects, that are often associated with the drug:

• Nausea
• Rashes

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