About PARACETAM OL 1%W/V
Non-opioid pain reliever and fever reducer
Used for
- Treats pain when oral medicine cannot be used.
- Lowers fever when oral medicine cannot be used.
Usual adult dose
Usually 1,000 mg intravenously every 6 hours, or 650 mg every 4 hours; maximum 4,000 mg daily from all sources.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2–12 years: usually 15 mg/kg intravenously every 6 hours, or 12.5 mg/kg every 4 hours; maximum 75 mg/kg daily.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Low blood pressure during infusion
- Rash or other allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Too much can cause severe liver damage.
- Count paracetamol from all medicines toward the daily maximum.
- Use lower limits or doses with liver disease, malnutrition, or heavy alcohol use.
- Intravenous doses must be given by a healthcare professional.
Pregnancy
Generally considered usable when needed at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time; follow clinician guidance.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding at recommended doses.
Interactions
- Warfarin: regular use may increase bleeding risk.
- Other paracetamol-containing medicines increase overdose risk.
- Probenecid may increase paracetamol exposure.
- Enzyme-inducing medicines, including some seizure medicines, may increase liver-risk concerns.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.