Paracetamol

Question 1

Paracetamol Drug Class and Presenation

Answer 1

Analgesic - Antipyretic
*500mg tablets

Question 2

** Paracetamol**
Indications

Answer 2

Mild to moderate pain

Question 3

** Paracetamol**
Contraindications

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity to paracetamol
• Any paracetamol containing product within the last four hours

Question 4

** Paracetamol**
Dose

Answer 4

**Adult: **
* 500 - 1000 mg (1-2 tablets)
* repeated every 4 - 6 hours
*maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) per day