Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Phenylpropanolamine
Drug Class
Fever/Flu/Cough
Chemical Class
Aminophenol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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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
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is found in many different OTC cold and flu medications
Do not take paracetamol if you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications containing paracetamol or acetaminophen
Side Effects
DizzinessdrowsinesspalpitationtachycardiaGI disturbancessedation
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you take
including prescription and OTC medicines
vitamins
and herbal supplements before taking this medication. Especially tell your doctor if you take: Blood thinning medications (anticoagulants) such as warfarin and you need to take a pain reliever daily. Occasional doses of paracetamol can be taken with anticoagulants Medications to help relieve nausea (metoclopramide or domperidone) Medications to treat high cholesterol (cholestyramine) Medications to treat epilepsy (lamotrigine) Medications to treat tuberculosis (isoniazide) Medication to treat fever or mild pain (aspirin
salicylamide) Barbiturate and tricyclic antidepressants to treat depression (amitriptyline) A medication to treat gout called probenecid A medication used to treat bacterial infections called chloramphenicol A medication used in HIV infections and AIDS called zidovudine Flucloxacillin (antibiotic)
due to a serious risk of blood and fluid abnormality (high anion gap metabolic acidosis) that must have urgent treatment
and which may occur particularly in case of severe renal impairment
sepsis (when bacteria and their toxins circulate in the blood leading to organ damage)
Storage
tab,syr,susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 55.16
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 55.16
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Phenylpropanolamine, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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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