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Contents. Paracetamol. Paracetamol (acetaminophen[ a ]) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. [ 14 ][ 15 ][ 16 ] It is a widely used over-the-counter medication. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol.
The medication paracetamol (INN) (/ ˌpærəˈsiːtəmɒl / or / ˌpærəˈsɛtəmɒl /), also known as acetaminophen (USAN) (/ əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfɪn / ⓘ), is sold around the world under a number of different brand names. Common brand names include Tylenol, Excedrin, Calpol, and Panadol.
Acetylcysteine. N-acetylcysteine, also known as Acetylcysteine and NAC, is a medication that is used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with chronic bronchopulmonary disorders such as pneumonia and bronchitis. [9] It has been used to treat lactobezoar in infants.
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"Paracetamol has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Most of the cases of liver injury are associated with the use of paracetamol at doses that exceed 4000 milligrams per day, and often involve more than one paracetamol-containing product." [2]
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Frequency. >100,000 per year (US) [ 1 ] Paracetamol poisoning, also known as acetaminophen poisoning, is caused by excessive use of the medication paracetamol (acetaminophen). [ 2 ] Most people have few or non-specific symptoms in the first 24 hours following overdose. These symptoms include feeling tired, abdominal pain, or nausea.