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==Brand Names==
==Brand Names==
Panadol, 撲熱息痛, Acetamol, Europain, Tylenol, Paramol, pain relief.
*Panadol,  
*撲熱息痛,  
*Acetamol,  
*Europain,  
*Tylenol,  
*Paramol,  
*Pain relief.
===Combo Product===
*Anti-flu,
*Anti-cold,
*Tramcet,
*Eutracet,


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


==Dose / Frequency / Route of Administration==
==Dose / Frequency / Route of Administration==

Revision as of 04:43, 3 September 2020

中文: 對乙酰氨基

Pronunciation

Paracetamol 500mg

Images

Paracetamol Tablet 500mg

Paracetamol Tablet 500mg

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

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

Brand Names

  • 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