About paracetam ol
Pain reliever and fever reducer
Used for
- Relief of mild to moderate pain
- Reduction of fever
Usual adult dose
Usually 500–1,000 mg rectally every 4–6 hours as needed; do not exceed 4,000 mg in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Rare allergic reactions or skin rash
- Rare blood disorders
- Liver damage with overdose or excessive use
Important warnings
- Do not combine with other paracetamol-containing medicines.
- Overdose can cause severe, delayed liver damage.
- Lower limits may be needed with liver disease, low body weight, or regular alcohol use.
- Rectal use may be unsuitable with rectal inflammation or bleeding.
Pregnancy
Generally considered usable at recommended doses when needed; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding at recommended doses.
Interactions
- Warfarin: regular use may increase bleeding risk.
- Some seizure medicines and rifampicin may increase liver injury risk.
- Probenecid can increase paracetamol exposure.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.