PARACETAMOL USES AND SIDE EFFECTS EVASIONE SHEDIR PHARMA
THE POPULAR PAIN RELIEVER ACETAMINOPHEN, WIDELY CALLED PARACETAMOL HAS BEEN USED OVER THE YEARS BY MANY. • WHETHER YOUNG OR OLD, BREASTFEEDING OR PREGNANT, THIS DRUG IS AN EFFECTIVE ANALGESIC USED TO RELIEVE PAIN. • SADLY, THERE ARE MANY OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS AVAILABLE, IN WHICH PEOPLE TEND TO ABUSE OR TAKE WITHOUT CONSULTING A DOCTOR. • JUST AS ANY DRUG, THIS CARELESSNESS CAN ATTRACT SIDE EFFECTS AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HEALTH.
• HERE IS SHEDIR PHARMA, AN ITALIAN-BASED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY TO WALK YOU THROUGH THE USES, AND THE SIDE EFFECTS OF PARACETAMOL.
WHAT THE USES OF PARACETAMOL? FEVER Paracetamol is most commonly used for fever and it can be taken by people of all ages.
PAIN From mild to moderate pain, this drug is widely used as a temporary pain reliever, it can be used for temporary pain relief without treating the underlying cause.
ACHE Headaches, backache, body ache, toothache, and even migraine, paracetamol can serve as a temporary treatment for aches.
MUSCLE PAIN Paracetamol is used to relieve mild to moderate pain in the muscles.
MENSTRUAL PAIN This drug has been proven to relieve period pain and cramps in women.
COLD AND FLU Paracetamol is useful in providing relief for cold symptoms such as headache, runny nose and other pains associated with it.
ARTHRITIS Most often, paracetamol is one of the first drugs doctors recommend for the relief of pain associated with arthritis or other musculoskeletal pain. It is, however, not effective in reducing the inflammation and joint swelling associated with arthritis.
DOES PARACETAMOL HAVE SIDE EFFECTS? • Paracetamol rarely has side effects except if an overdose of it was taken or one exceeds the stipulated dose. • Generally, the recommended dose for an adult is 1 gram per dose and 4 grams for an adult. • If you notice any of these symptoms or you feel you have taken an overdose of it, seek medical attention immediately.
• It is important to note that there are hardly any serious allergic reactions to paracetamol. • However, if you notice allergic reaction such as severe dizziness, difficulty in breathing, rashes, and itching, consult your doctor immediately. • Before going into the side effects of paracetamol, understand that paracetamol side effects are based on many factors and it affects everyone differently. These include:
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THE HEALTH STATUS, WEIGHT, AND SIZE OF THE PERSON
WHEN PARACETAMOL IS TAKEN WITH OTHER DRUGS
IF THE PERSON IS USED TO TAKEN PARACETAMOL BEFORE
TAKING OVERDOSE OR EXCEEDING THE DOSE RECOMMENDED.
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HERE ARE BOTH SHORT AND LONG TERM SIDE EFFECTS:
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine
• Vomiting
• breathlessness
• Weakness
• Anemia
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes.
• Liver and kidney problems
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• Remember always consult with your healthcare provider and use the medication as prescribed by doctors. • There are different brand names available when it comes to paracetamol. • Adequate research should be conducted before taking one to avoid stories such as Evasione Shedir Pharma. • Stories revolving around the well-known pharmaceutical company. • Thanks to proactive steps taken by Shedir Pharma to curb spreading of the fake news which makes Guardia di Finanza put a pause to it.
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