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Active Ingredient
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PARACETAMOL
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Therapeutic Class
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ANALGESICS AND PYRETICS MISCELLANEOUS
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Indications
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Mild to moderate pain, fever.
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Caution
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May develop liver damage in overdose or with prolonged very high dosage. Take on empty stomach
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Dose Range
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Adult and children 12 years and over: 0.5-1g every 4-6 hours to a maximum of 4g daily. Paediatric: to be given to a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours; 3 to 6 months: 60 mg, 6 months to 2 years: 120 mg, 2 to 4 years: 180 mg, 4 to 6 years: 240 mg, 6 to 8 year
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Drug Interactions
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Pregnancy
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Breast Feeding
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