Paracetamol Accord
Paracetamol Accord is a pain reliever used to ease pain and reduce fever.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 15 years (>55 kg): Take 1–2 tablets (500–1 000 mg) at a time, every 4–6 hours as needed.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water. You can also dissolve it in a glass of water, stir well, and drink.
Do not take more than 6 tablets (3 000 mg) in 24 hours. In certain situations (e.g., weighing less than 50 kg, liver problems, dehydration, or chronic malnutrition), the maximum daily dose is 2 000 mg.
Possible Side Effects
- •Blood problems, such as a decrease in red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets, and increased bleeding or bruising.
- •Allergic reactions, including rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, and difficulty breathing, which can be severe.
- •Mood changes (depression, confusion, hallucinations) and neurological symptoms (tremor, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances).
- •Swelling, which means extra fluid building up under the skin.
- •Stomach pain, bleeding from the stomach or gut, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- •Liver problems, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), and liver damage.
- •Serious skin reactions, including blisters, skin peeling, or widespread rashes (like Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
- •Kidney damage, cloudy urine, blood in the urine, or inability to urinate.
- •Breathing difficulties (bronchospasm), especially if you are sensitive to aspirin or other pain relievers.
- •General feeling of being unwell, fever, low blood sugar, and too much acid in the blood (metabolic acidosis).
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
- Do not use with other medicines containing paracetamol to avoid severe liver damage.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
- If you regularly drink large amounts of alcohol, do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
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- Talk to your doctor if you are dehydrated or have chronic malnutrition.
- Talk to your doctor if you have asthma and are sensitive to aspirin or similar pain relievers.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose. An overdose can cause severe liver damage.
- Consult a doctor if your pain does not improve after 5 days or fever after 3 days, or if your condition worsens.
- Headaches caused by overuse of pain relievers should not be treated by increasing the dose.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults. The recommended maximum dose for long-term use is 2 grams per day. Can be used concurrently with warfarin only if INR values are monitored. Consider paracetamol in OTC drugs and combination products. Risk of poisoning with daily doses over 4 grams. (updated 14.4.2025)