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paracetamol
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paracetamol

Analgesic, particularly effective for musculoskeletal pain. It is as effective as aspirin in reducing fever, and less irritating to the stomach, but has little anti-inflammatory action. An overdose can cause severe, often irreversible or even fatal, liver and kidney damage.

Technically, it is acetaminophenol, a white crystalline powder CH3CONHC6H4OH. It is sold under numerous trademarks (for example, Tylenol).
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A study has found that alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen every four hours for three days is more effective than monotherapy in reducing fever in infants and children.
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