Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Drug Class
Other Analgesics And Antipyretics
Chemical Class
Aminophenol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N02BE01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Acetofeine?
Uses
Paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol, Alvedon) is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Aminophenol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group
Paracetamol also known as Acetaminophen. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Aminophenol. It belongs to Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Paracetamol is 151.20. Its pKa is 9.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
500 to 1000 mg — 6 hourly
Maximum adult dose is 4 g/day in divided doses (i.e. 1g every 6 hourly)
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Always use exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to Always read the instructions on your medication before taking it Do not take more than the recommended dose. Check the instructions for
3
Child · Oral
10 to 15 mg/kg/dose — 6 hourly
Safety Alerts
Do not take medications containing paracetamol if you are allergic to it or any of the other ingredients in the paracetamol product you are taking
Important Warnings
Impaired hepatic function, body-weight under 50 kg, chronic alcohol consumption, chronic dehydration, chronic malnutrition, hepatocellular insufficiency, long-term use (especially in those who are malnourished)
Before administering, check when paracetamol last administered and cumulative paracetamol dose over previous 24 hours,
Side Effects
Cyanosisskin eruptionshypoglycaemiaCNS stimulations. Rare: Skin reactionsblood disordershepatoxicity (high dose)Stevens-Johnson syndrometoxic epidermal necrolysisacute Generalized exanthematous pustulosismalaiseleucopenianeutropeniathrombocytopenia.
Drug Interactions
Drugs which delay gastric emptying (e.g. antichol inergics
narcotics).
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
tab,syr,susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 439.67
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 12 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Paracetamol, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Calpolplus
500mg
Rs 55.26
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Tyladol Extra
500mg
Rs 439.67 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBRYON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Pyrecaf Plus
500mg
Rs 153.73 ceiling
Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Amsipol
500mg
Rs 904.33 ceiling
English Pharmaceutical Indsutries
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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