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Paracetamol
GNH USA supplies Paracetamol (Paracetamol), an analgesic and antipyretic widely used for fever, headache, toothache and musculoskeletal pain.
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What is Paracetamol?
Paracetamol, the active ingredient in Paracetamol, is an analgesic presented as an unknown/unknown for oral use. It treats pain and fever in adults and children, providing relief for common mild to moderate discomfort.\n\nGNH India supplies Paracetamol as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.
What is Paracetamol used for?
Paracetamol acts as a centrally acting analgesic and antipyretic, reducing pain and fever across several common conditions.\n\n- Fever: Lowers elevated body temperature.\n- Headache: Relieves tension‑type and mild migraine pain.\n- Musculoskeletal pain: Alleviates aches from strains or over‑use.\n- Toothache: Reduces dental pain after procedures.\n- Cold and flu symptoms: Eases associated mild pain and fever.
What are the side effects of Paracetamol?
Paracetamol is generally well tolerated, but adverse reactions can occur.\n\nCommon Side Effects:\n- Nausea\n- Skin rash or mild itching\n- Dizziness\n- Upper abdominal discomfort\n- Elevated liver enzymes (asymptomatic)\n\nSerious or Rare Side Effects:\n- Stevens‑Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis\n- Acute liver failure, especially with overdose\n- Blood dyscrasias such as agranulocytosis\n- Anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions\n- Severe skin reactions including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS).
What precautions apply to Paracetamol?
Paracetamol should be used with awareness of specific safety considerations.\n\n- Pregnancy: Use only when clearly needed and after medical advice.\n- Liver disease: Avoid or limit use; monitor hepatic function.\n- Alcohol consumption: Limit intake to reduce hepatotoxic risk.\n- Children: Ensure appropriate formulation and dosing by a healthcare professional.\n- Concomitant use with other paracetamol‑containing products: Avoid duplicate therapy.\n- Store at ambient temperature: Keep below 25°C, in the original packaging, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.
What does Paracetamol interact with?
Paracetamol can interact with several medicines, requiring attention to dosage and monitoring.\n\nMajor Interactions (Avoid):\n- Warfarin: May increase anticoagulant effect and bleeding risk.\n- Alcohol: Heightens risk of liver injury.\n- Carbamazepine: May reduce paracetamol plasma levels.\n\nModerate Interactions (Monitor Closely):\n- Isoniazid: Potential for increased hepatotoxicity.\n- Phenobarbital: May enhance hepatic metabolism of paracetamol.\n- Oral contraceptives: May slightly increase hepatic enzyme activity, requiring monitoring.



