About acetaminophen ph eur
Pain reliever and fever reducer
Used for
- Short-term relief of mild to moderate pain
- Reducing fever
Usual adult dose
Adults: 500–1,000 mg every 4–6 hours as needed; maximum 4,000 mg in 24 hours.
Usual dose in children
Children aged 10–15 years: 500 mg every 4–6 hours, maximum four doses daily. Not for younger children in this tablet form.
Common side effects
- Rare allergic reactions, including rash or swelling
- Very rarely, blood disorders
- Liver injury, especially after overdose
Important warnings
- Do not take with other medicines containing paracetamol.
- Taking too much can cause serious liver damage, even before symptoms appear.
- Lower maximum doses may be needed with liver disease, low body weight, or heavy alcohol use.
- Seek urgent help after an overdose, even if feeling well.
Pregnancy
Generally used when needed at the lowest effective dose for the shortest time; follow healthcare professional guidance.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding at recommended doses.
Interactions
- Warfarin: regular use may increase bleeding risk.
- Some epilepsy medicines and rifampicin may increase liver injury risk.
- Other paracetamol-containing medicines increase overdose 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.