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What is the difference between paracetamol 500 mg and 650 mg?
Conclusions: Our study concluded that acetaminophen in a dose of 650 mg is highly efficacious antipyretic drug compared to acetaminophen 500 mg with no adverse effects.
What are likely to be the other constituents of the paracetamol tablet?
The active substance is paracetamol. Each tablet contains 500mg of paracetamol.
What are the properties of paracetamol?
Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties but it has no useful anti-inflammatory properties. Paracetamol’s effects are thought to be related to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Is 500mg of paracetamol enough?
Dose: The usual dose in adults is 500 mg to 1 gram (1 or 2 tablets) every 4–6 hours when required for pain. Timing: Depending on the reason you are taking paracetamol, your doctor may advise that you take regular doses or take it only when you need it for pain relief. Wait at least 4 hours between doses.
How much is a kg of paracetamol?
15 mg/kg per dose, to a maximum of 1 g per dose, every four to six hours, with a maximum of 60 mg/kg daily, without exceeding 4 g daily.
How many paracetamol 500mg in a day?
The usual dose for adults is one or two 500mg tablets up to 4 times in 24 hours. Always leave at least 4 hours between doses. Overdosing on paracetamol can cause serious side effects. Do not be tempted to increase the dose or to take a double dose if your pain is very bad.
What is Acetaminophen 500mg used for?
Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches, and reactions to vaccinations (shots), and to reduce fever.
What is the salt of paracetamol?
Paracetamol sulfate potassium salt
PubChem CID | 23676820 |
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Molecular Formula | C8H8KNO5S |
Synonyms | 32113-41-0 4-Acetaminophen Sulfate Potassium Salt Paracetamol sulfate potassium salt POTASSIUM 4-ACETAMIDOPHENYL SULFATE Acetaminophen sulphate potassium salt More… |
Molecular Weight | 269.32 |
What is the brand name of paracetamol?
Other names
Generic name | Brand names |
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Paracetamol | Dymadon®, Lemsip®, Panadol®, Panamax®, Tylenol® |
Paracetamol and codeine | Panadeine Forte®, Panamax Co® |
Paracetamol, codeine and doxylamine | Mersyndol® and Mersyndol Forte®, Panalgesic® |