Tylenol

Generic Name: Paracetamol
Product Name: Tylenol

Indication

Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.It is used for the relief of:

• mild to moderate pain
• fever
• migraine
• tension headaches

Action

Paracetamol reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for the mediation of pain and fever.

Dose advice

Adults:

• 0.5 – 1g every 3-6 hours as required given orally or rectally.
• The maximum daily dose is 6g.

Children:

• 15 mg/kg every 4-6 hours given orally or rectally.
• Single doses of 30 mg/kg may be used for night-time dosing.
• The maximum recommended dose is 60 mg/kg daily over 48 hours however up to 90 mg/kg a day may be used under close medical supervision.

Schedule

Tablets, Capsule-Shaped Tablets:

• 12’s, 24’s: Unscheduled;
• 48’s, 100’s: S2
• Children’s Chewable Tablets: S2

Common side effects

Side effects of Paracetamol are rare.

Uncommon side effects

• Indigestion
• Nausea and vomiting
• Allergic reactions
• Hives
• Rash
• Drug feverFor further information talk to your doctor.