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Pa Benefits & Uses

Pa is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Pain

Other Benefits

Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Dengue Fever
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Chikungunya (Read More - Chikungunya Recovery: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Testicular Swelling
Foot Pain (Read More - How to Ease Foot Pain at Home with Natural Techniques)
Sciatica (Read More - Home Remedies for Sciatica: Alleviate Pain Naturally)
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Slipped Disc (Read More - Home Care Tips for a Slipped Disc: Simple Remedies for Comfort)
Sprain (Read More - Sprain Recovery Made Easy: Natural Remedies You Can Try)
Heel Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Heel Pain)
Wrist Pain (Read More - Wrist Pain Relief: Top Home Remedies You Should Try)
Osteoarthritis
Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Viral Fever
Back pain during pregnancy
Breast pain in pregnancy
Leg cramps during pregnancy
Pelvic pain during pregnancy
Headache during pregnancy
Fever during pregnancy
Pain during Pregnancy
Hand Pain

Pa Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pa Related Warnings

Is the use of Pa safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Pa safely.

Safe
Is the use of Pa safe during breastfeeding?

Pa does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Pa on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Pa on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Pa on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Pa. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pa only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pa on the Heart?

Pa may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pa with Other Drugs

Pa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Carbamazepine

Pa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pa unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Pa

Is this Pa habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Pa has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Pa will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Pa should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pa for mental disorders.

No

Pa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pa

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pa, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pa

Taking Pa with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Pa

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Pa work for back pain?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Pa is not recommended for back pain. However, It can be taken along with a painkiller for the treatment of back pain.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Pa without food?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, you can take Pa with or without food, because it doesn't irritate the stomach lining, unlike other drugs. However, if you are taking NSAIDs (painkillers) such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen along with paracetamol it is best to take them with a light meal or a glass of milk.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Pa with tramadol?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Pa with tramadol. The combination of Pa and tramadol are prescribed by doctors to relieve from severe to moderate pain. However, do not take it on your own.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Pa?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

You should take the minimum effective dose of Pa that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.