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=== Paracetamol (alcohol-free) Suspension 125mg / 5ml ===
=== Paracetamol (alcohol-free) Suspension 125mg / 5ml ===
[[File:PARA18.png|frameless|Paracetamol (alcohol-free) Suspension 125mg / 5ml]]
[[File:PARA18.png|frameless|Paracetamol (alcohol-free) Suspension 125mg / 5ml]]
== 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


==Brand Names==
==Brand Names==
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Infusion dose based on body weight.
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

Revision as of 05:20, 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

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

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.