About Paracetamol 1% W/V
Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic
Used for
- Short-term treatment of mild to moderate pain
- Reducing fever
Usual adult dose
Usually 1 g intravenously every 4–6 hours; maximum 4 g daily. Lower limits may apply with liver disease or low body weight.
Usual dose in children
For children over 10 kg: usually 15 mg/kg every 6 hours or 12.5 mg/kg every 4 hours; maximum 60 mg/kg daily.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Low blood pressure
- Raised liver enzymes
- Rare serious allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Avoid taking other medicines containing paracetamol at the same time.
- Overdose can cause severe liver damage, even before symptoms appear.
- Use lower doses or longer intervals with liver disease, malnutrition, or heavy alcohol use.
- Intravenous dosing must be prescribed and administered by healthcare professionals.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically needed; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses.
Interactions
- Regular warfarin use may increase bleeding risk with repeated paracetamol dosing.
- Probenecid can increase paracetamol exposure.
- Some enzyme-inducing medicines, including carbamazepine, may increase liver-injury risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.