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Infusion dose based on body weight.
Infusion dose based on body weight.


== How should I take the tablet? ==
== Common Questions ==
 
=== How should I take the tablet? ===
Follow the doctor's prescription.
Follow the doctor's prescription.


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Can be crushed.
Can be crushed.


== What should I avoid while taking? ==
=== What should I avoid while taking? ===
Avoid alcohol consumption.
Avoid alcohol consumption.


Avoid taking more than 4g of [[panadol]] per day.
Avoid taking more than 4g of [[panadol]] per day.


== What happens if I overdose? ==
=== What happens if I overdose? ===
Emergency situation, called 999 immediately.
Emergency situation, called 999 immediately.



Revision as of 04:28, 3 September 2020

中文: 對乙酰氨基

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Paracetamol Tablet 500mg

Paracetamol Tablet 500mg

Paracetamol (alcohol-free) Suspension 125mg / 5ml

Paracetamol (alcohol-free) Suspension 125mg / 5ml

Brand Names 藥名

Panadol, 撲熱息痛, Acetamol, Europain, Tylenol, Paramol, pain relief.

Combo Product: Anti-flu, Anti-cold, Tramcet, Eutracet, and others.

Dose / Frequency / Route of Administration

Oral: 0.5 - 1g every 4-6 hrs; max 4g per day.

Infusion dose based on body weight.

Common Questions

How should I take the tablet?

Follow the doctor's prescription.

Take with or without food.

Take the medication with plenty of water.

Can be crushed.

What should I avoid while taking?

Avoid alcohol consumption.

Avoid taking more than 4g of panadol per day.

What happens if I overdose?

Emergency situation, called 999 immediately.

Antidote: N-Acetylsysteine