Paracetamol Teva (Paracetamol)

Paracetamol Teva is used to treat pain and fever across several common conditions.

• Headache: provides relief from mild to moderate headache pain.
• Fever: helps lower elevated body temperature.
• Musculoskeletal pain: eases discomfort from muscle aches, back pain, or minor joint pain.
• Dental pain: reduces pain associated with toothaches and dental procedures.
• Cold and flu symptoms: alleviates fever and body aches that accompany viral upper respiratory infections.

• Paracetamol acts centrally by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, primarily COX‑2, within the brain and spinal cord. This reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins that mediate pain and fever signals, providing analgesic and antipyretic effects without significant peripheral anti‑inflammatory activity.

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

Common Side Effects

• Nausea: mild stomach upset may be experienced.
• Rash: occasional skin redness or mild rash.
• Elevated liver enzymes: transient increase in liver function tests.
• Headache: paradoxical headache in some users.
• Dizziness: light‑headed sensation.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

• Hepatotoxicity: severe liver injury, especially with overdose.
• Stevens‑Johnson syndrome: rare severe skin reaction.
• Anaphylaxis: rare allergic reaction with breathing difficulty.
• Blood disorders: uncommon cases of thrombocytopenia or neutropenia.
• Hypotension: rare drop in blood pressure after high‑dose intravenous use.

When using Paracetamol Teva, consider the following safety measures:

• Dose limits: do not exceed the maximum daily amount recommended for age and weight.
• Liver health: avoid use in patients with severe hepatic impairment or active liver disease.
• Alcohol use: limit alcohol consumption as it may increase liver toxicity risk.
• Drug interactions: review concomitant medications for potential additive hepatotoxicity.
• Pregnancy and lactation: consult a healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Store at ambient temperature: keep in the original packaging, protect from moisture and direct sunlight.

Paracetamol can interact with several medicines, requiring attention to dosage and monitoring.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

• Warfarin: increased anticoagulant effect may raise bleeding risk.
• Isoniazid: combined use can heighten risk of liver toxicity.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

• Antiepileptic drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin): may alter paracetamol metabolism.
• HIV protease inhibitors: potential for increased serum concentrations.
• Fluoroquinolones: additive risk of liver enzyme elevation.
• Oral contraceptives: may slightly increase hepatic metabolism of paracetamol.