Today you can get an answer to many questions: how much “Paracetamol” can be drunk per day, what kind of drug is it and what does it help from, what is the maximum dosage per day, and so on. All this will become clear after reading this work.
Many have encountered such a problem - the head hurts, but nothing helps. How to be in this case? Of course, you need to drink Paracetamol. This pill will certainly relieve all symptoms. Why does it have such an effect on the body, and therefore it is considered the safest among all analogues? We proceed to consider these issues immediately.
"Paracetamol"
This medicine is considered an analgesic (it can have an analgesic effect) and an antipyretic (fights heat, high body temperature).
"Paracetamol" is distributed not only in Russia, in Western countries it is available under the name ARAP. This drug is the most common non-narcotic analgesic, but its anti-inflammatory properties are extremely weak.
How much Paracetamol can I drink per day? You will find the answer a little lower to this question, but now it’s important to learn that if the dosage is exceeded, violations in the functioning of the kidneys, circulatory system or liver are possible.
The risk of these violations is significantly increased when taking alcohol. If you need to drink "Paracetamol", then you need to use a lower dosage.
What this drug helps from:
- getting rid of chills;
- getting rid of a fever;
- elimination of pain;
- elimination of spasms;
- normalization of pressure and so on.
"Paracetamol" is often used for headaches and fever, as it can inhibit chemicals in inflammation (the latter are the cause of fever and pain). The drug is available in different forms:
- syrup;
- solution;
- capsules;
- ampoules;
- tablets;
- suspension.
In pharmacies, the most common tablets are “Paracetamol" at 500 milligrams.
Indications
To prevent overdose, you should know how much "Paracetamol" you can drink per day and what are the indications and contraindications for use. Indications include:
- increased body temperature (if the temperature has not reached the level of 37.8 degrees, it is recommended not to use any antipyretic drugs so that the body tries to cope with the virus itself);
- heat;
- weakness;
- aches;
- muscle pain
- nausea and lethargy with a cold;
- Toothache
- headache;
- migraine;
- burn;
- inflammatory processes;
- Paracetamol can relieve a hangover;
- dilutes blood;
- helps women relieve pain during menstruation.
As you can see, the spectrum of action is quite wide. Do not forget about the contraindications that Paracetamol also has. Be sure to read the instructions for the purchased drug, there you can find out the dosage and method of application.
Contraindications
When taking the drug, do not forget to look at the instructions, you need to know how much "Paracetamol" you can drink per day, what are the indications and contraindications. Even such a safe drug has contraindications. These include:
- kidney pathology;
- liver pathology;
- asthma
- intolerance to any component included in the composition;
- an allergy to Paracetamol;
- age up to a year (for very young children a special suspension is released, you can learn about it in this article);
- stomach ulcer;
- intestinal ulcer;
- chronic sinusitis;
- blood diseases;
- alcoholism;
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding.
Remember that any medicine can cause severe harm if you do not follow the instructions for use. You also can not take Paracetamol for a long time, it is drunk in courses, between which there should be breaks. What is the difference between this remedy and antibiotic? The latter treats the cause of the disease, and Paracetamol eliminates the symptoms. That is, this drug is a symptomatic remedy.
Remember: "Paracetamol" can not be used in any form in the third trimester of pregnancy and when breastfeeding. Alcohol and this tool are completely incompatible. Eliminate the drug from your home medicine cabinet if you have at least one of the above contraindications.
Dosage for children
In this part, we will talk about how many days you can drink "Paracetamol" for a child, and about the dosages. The children's version of this medicine is available in forms:
- pills
- candles;
- syrups;
- suspensions.
The last we will devote a whole section, and now - on the dosages in tablets. It can be noted that this form is quite rare, because it is very difficult to make a child swallow a pill. It can be crushed and diluted with water or juice. Dosage at a time:
- from 2 to 6 years - half a tablet (100 milligrams);
- from 6 to 12 years - a whole tablet (200 milligrams);
- over 12 years old - up to 2 tablets (up to 400 milligrams).
Please note that children's “Paracetamol" is available in the form of tablets of 200 milligrams. You can take it from two years old. How many times a day can you drink Paracetamol? It is taken no more than four times a day. It is necessary to maintain an interval of at least 4 hours between doses.
A bit about candles. They can be used from 3 months. Previously, it can not be used, since an overdose can be caused. Dosage at a time:
- 3-12 months - 0.08 grams;
- 1-3 years - 0.17;
- 3-6 years - 0.33;
- 6-12 years old - two candles of 0.33 each.
The time intervals and the number of applications should be the same as with the tablets.
Suspension
How much "Paracetamol" can be drunk per day for children, we examined. In all cases, it is necessary to maintain a time interval of at least four hours between doses. The drug can be used no more than four times a day.
The suspension form is a sweet syrup. "Paracetamol" in this form is very popular with children, they drink it with pleasure. It may seem cloying, but you should not dilute it with water, the effect will be much better if you drink it after drinking with ordinary clean water. Pediatricians are allowed to use the suspension for children from the second month of life. If necessary, the doctor may allow you to take "Paracetamol" from birth, in which case the dosage is selected individually.
Complete with syrup must be a measured syringe, it is they who measure the necessary amount of medicine. The dosage at one time is:
- from birth to 6 months - the pediatrician prescribes, taking into account the body weight of the child;
- from 6 months to a year - from 2.5 to 5 ml;
- from a year to 3 years - from 5 to 7.5 ml;
- from 3 to 6 years - from 7.5 to 10 ml;
- from 6 to 12 - from 10 to 15 ml.
In any case, you need to consult a doctor, he will calculate the necessary dosage individually for your baby.
Dosage for adults
So, how much Paracetamol can an adult drink per day? The maximum dose is five times a day for 350 milligrams. Please note that the dosage of 500 mg is most often found in the pharmacy. That is, in 24 hours, an adult can drink 3.5 tablets. Most often take 1 tablet in the morning, afternoon and evening. If within 2 days there is no result, then you must consult a doctor and begin treatment with other drugs.
Treatment duration
We figured out how many Paracetamol tablets can be drunk per day, now a couple of words about the duration of treatment. Experienced experts believe that the maximum duration of treatment with Paracetamol should not exceed 5 days. Why? In order not to develop overdose symptoms. If the temperature is in one position for more than two days, then it is necessary to search for and treat the true cause, and Paracetamol will not help here.