Paracetamol Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Paracetamol Syrup
| Generic name | Paracetamol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) |
| Forms | Oral suspension, Oral elixir, Oral tablet, Oral capsule, Suppository |
Paracetamol is a painkiller and fever reducer used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and to lower a high temperature. The syrup (oral suspension/elixir) form is made for babies and children to treat mild or moderate pain and feverishness, including fever after vaccination.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.