Paracetamol dose for adults per day
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Paracetamol dosage per day
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Key facts
- Paracetamol is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate pain.
- Paracetamol can also be used to treat fever (high temperature).
- It's dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of paracetamol.
- Paracetamol overdose can damage your liver and cause death.
- Always follow the directions on the packet when using paracetamol.
What is paracetamol?
Paracetamol is a medicine used for mild to moderate pain.
It can be bought over the counter in pharmacies, supermarkets and other shops.
You can also take paracetamol for:
- fever (high temperature)
- stronger pain — used with other pain relievers such as codeine
Paracetamol doesn’t treat the cause of your pain, it just eases the feeling of pain.
Paracetamol can be used for:
How does paracetamol work?
Paracetamol has been in use for more than 70 years.
The way it works to reduce pain and fever is not fully understood.
Paracetamol begins to ease pain and lower a high temperature about 30 minutes after a dose is taken. Its effects usually last for
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