Paracetamol Flashcards
Pain / Temp
1
Q
Administration
A
Orally (PO)
2
Q
Presentation
A
Suspension 120mg in 5ml 250mg in 5ml
Tablet 500mg
3
Q
Indication
A
Pyrexia
minor or moderate pain
Adult and Paediatric patient’s
4
Q
Class
A
Analgesic and Antipyretic
5
Q
Dosage
A
Adult: /g (PO)
Paed: 20mg / kg (PO)
6
Q
Side effects
A
None
(Longterm or overdoes can cause liver damage)
7
Q
Contra-indications
A
K.S.A.R.
<1 month old
chromic liver disease
8
Q
Additional information
A
orally (PO)
