Contents:
- Medical Video: Five side effects of paracetamol
- Not everyone can drink paracetamol, you know!
- What are the side effects of paracetamol?
Medical Video: Five side effects of paracetamol
Paracetamol is commonly used to reduce fever, relieve symptoms of colds and colds, to cure headaches and toothaches. But like other medical drugs, paracetamol may also pose a risk of certain side effects. What are the side effects of paracetamol that can appear?
Not everyone can drink paracetamol, you know!
Paracetamol is a pain reliever that is generally safe for use by all people, including pregnant women and nursing mothers. Babies from the age of 2 months and above may also take low-dose paracetamol as an alternative to taking ibuprofen.
But if you have one or more of the following problems, your doctor will usually not recommend you use paracetamol:
- Have liver or kidney disease.
- Heavy alcohol drinkers.
- Very low body weight.
- Have paracetamol allergy.
Also, if you are using certain other drugs, your doctor may recommend other, more safe pain relievers.
What are the side effects of paracetamol?
Paracetamol side effects are actually rare, but can cause:
- Allergic reactions. This reaction can cause skin rashes or swelling. One in 100 people can experience this condition.
- Low blood pressure and fast heart rate. This often occurs in paracetamol given in the form of injections in the hospital.
- Blood disorders. Examples of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and leukopenia (low white blood cell count). These effects include rare. Only one or 1,000 people are at risk of experiencing this condition.
- Disorders of the liver and kidneys. Liver and kidney damage can occur if you drink or use too many doses of paracetamol. This is the most severe side effect.
- Symptoms of drug overdose. Paracetamol is safe if used according to the dosage instructions. However, because this drug is commonly processed into many other drugs, you risk consuming too many doses without realizing it. Symptoms range from, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, excessive sweating, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, cloudy or yellowing, very dark colored urine.
