Paracetamol
Analgesic / Antipyretic (non-opioid)
What it is used for
Mild to moderate pain (headache, dental pain, musculoskeletal pain, dysmenorrhoea); fever. Clinical selection for Paracetamol should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Analgesic / Antipyretic (non-opioid). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Risk of severe hepatotoxicity in overdose. Chronic high-dose use, malnutrition, enzyme-inducing drugs, and alcohol increase risk. Check total daily intake from all sources.
Possible side effects
Rare at therapeutic doses. Serious: acute liver failure in overdose, rare severe skin reactions (SJS/TEN/AGEP).
Storage
Store below 30°C; protect from moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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