Paracetamol Syrup is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fever, Headache, Pain. Other than this, Paracetamol Syrup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Paracetamol Syrup. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Paracetamol Syrup have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Paracetamol Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Paracetamol Syrup has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Paracetamol Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Paracetamol Syrup related warnings section.
Paracetamol Syrup can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Paracetamol Syrup in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Other contraindications of Paracetamol Syrup have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Paracetamol Syrup may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Paracetamol Syrup is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Paracetamol Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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No side effects of Paracetamol Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. However, you should always consult your doctor before using Paracetamol Syrup.
Is the use of Paracetamol Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Paracetamol is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Paracetamol Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Paracetamol is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Paracetamol Syrup on the Kidneys?
Paracetamol has very mild side effects on the [Organ].
What is the effect of Paracetamol Syrup on the Liver?
[Organ] can be affected by Paracetamol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Paracetamol Syrup on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Paracetamol on [Organ] have been reported.
Paracetamol Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paracetamol Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, you can take Paracetamol Syrup with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
Paracetamol Syrup is primarily not used to treat a common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.
Paracetamol Syrup is not recommended for back pain. However, It can be taken along with a painkiller for the treatment of back pain.
Paracetamol Syrup is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.
Yes, you can take Paracetamol Syrup 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.
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