PROPER USE OF PARACETAMOL

It should be consumed with care. Prolonged consumption can damage the liver.
The maximum dosage of this medicine should not exceed 3k milligrams in a day. This can be consumed before or after the consumption of food.
Paracetamol in the form of syrup should be shaken well before use.
There should be a minimum time span of 4-6 hours between two dosages of paracetamol. In the case of a missed dosage, the medicine should be taken as early as possible. It does not prove to be fatal in case a dosage is missed.

Finally, it should be ensured that paracetamol is stored at room temperature and freezing is avoided.

PRECAUTIONS

During the process of consuming paracetamol, symptoms such as dark urine, stomach ache, nausea and weakness should be immediately taken care of.

Any drastic change in the blood sugar level in diabetic patients due to the consumption of paracetamol should be immediately reported to the doctor.

SIDE-EFFECTS

LOWER BACK PAIN, BRUISING, FEVER, CLOUDY URINE, TARRY STOOLS, YELLOWISH
SKIN, BRUISING, SKIN RASH AND ITCHING.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF PARACETAMOL OVERDOSE

INCREASED SWEATING, TENDERNESS, SWELLING
PAIN IN THE LOWER ABDOMEN AREA.
VOMITING AND NAUSEA, DIARRHOEA, APPETITE LOSS, INCREASED THRUST

If any of these symptoms are faced during the consumption of paracetamol, further usage should be avoided. A doctor should be immediately consulted to avoid any further complication. Frequent usage of paracetamol should also be avoided.