Paracetamol

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What is the drug class of Paracetamol?

Analgesic, antipyretic

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What are the indications for Paracetamol?

Mild–moderate pain, fever with distress

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What are the contraindications for Paracetamol?

Allergy, <1 month

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What are the precautions for Paracetamol?

Hepatic dysfunction

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What are the adult doses of Paracetamol?

0.5–1 g PO q4h (max 4 g/24h)

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What are the paediatric doses of Paracetamol?

≥1 month: 15 mg/kg PO q4h (max 60 mg/kg/day or 1 g single dose)