Paracetamol

Question 1

Paracetamol Indications

Answer 1

• Mild to moderate pain
• Moderate to severe pain, in addition to other medicines

Question 2

Paracetamol Contraindications

Answer 2

Known severe allergy

Question 3

Paracetamol cautions

Answer 3

1. Taken paracetamol within the last four hours
2. Abdominal pain, particularly when unwell and vomiting
3. Known severe liver disease

Question 4

Paracetamol Route

Answer 4

Per oral (PO)

Question 5

Paracetamol Dose Adult greater than 80kg

Answer 5

1.5g PO (3 Capsules)

Question 6

Paracetamol Dose Adult less than 80kg

Answer 6

1.0g PO (2 Capsules)

Question 7

Paracetamol Dose Paediatric

Answer 7

See the paediatric drug dose tables

Question 8

Paracetamol Mechanism of Action

Answer 8

Inhibits the production of prostaglandins resulting in a reduction in pain and fever.

Question 9

Paracetamol Common Adverse Effects

Answer 9

None