Paracetamol Ahcl (Paracetamol)

Paracetamol Ahcl is an analgesic and antipyretic that acts on pain and fever pathways.

• Headache: Relieves mild to moderate headache pain.
• Fever: Lowers elevated body temperature.
• Musculoskeletal pain: Reduces discomfort from muscle aches and minor joint pain.
• Dental pain: Alleviates pain associated with toothaches.
• Cold symptoms: Helps ease mild pain and fever accompanying common colds.

• Paracetamol inhibits cyclo‑oxygenase enzymes in the central nervous system, reducing prostaglandin synthesis which lowers the pain‑sensing threshold and resets the hypothalamic set‑point for temperature regulation, providing analgesic and antipyric effects.

Paracetamol Ahcl is generally well‑tolerated, but adverse reactions can occur.

Common Side Effects

• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Mild liver enzyme elevation
• Dizziness
• Headache

Serious or Rare Side Effects

• Severe liver injury (especially with overdose)
• Stevens‑Johnson syndrome
• Blood disorders (e.g., thrombocytopenia)
• Anaphylactic reactions
• Hypotension
• Acute kidney injury

When using Paracetamol Ahcl, consider the following safety measures:

• Dose limitation: Do not exceed the recommended daily maximum.
• Liver health: Avoid use in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
• Alcohol use: Limit alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
• Drug interactions: Review all concurrent medications for potential interactions.
• Pregnancy and lactation: Use only if clearly indicated.
• Store at ambient temperature: keep in the original packaging, protect from moisture.

Paracetamol Ahcl may interact with several medicines.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

• Warfarin: Increases risk of bleeding.
• Isoniazid: Heightens risk of liver toxicity.
• Highly  

Moderate