Paracetamol B. Braun
This medicine is a pain reliever and fever reducer, used for short-term treatment of moderate pain, especially after surgery, and for short-term fever.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
10 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Manufacturer
B. Braun Melsungen AG
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your weight and health.
Method
This medicine is given as a drip into a vein by a doctor, usually taking about 15 minutes.
Important
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Your doctor will make sure you get the right dose to prevent serious liver damage.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain or burning sensation at the injection site.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, from skin rashes like hives to severe allergic shock.
- •Severe skin reactions.
- •Lower than normal levels of certain blood cells (like platelets or white blood cells).
- •Changes in lab tests, like higher levels of liver enzymes in blood tests.
- •Drop in blood pressure.
- •Feeling unwell.
- •Redness, flushing, or itching of the skin.
- •Abnormally fast heart rate.
- •A serious condition where your blood becomes too acidic (metabolic acidosis), especially in very ill patients.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol, propacetamol, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, severe kidney disease, or chronic alcohol abuse.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that contain paracetamol, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Tell your doctor if you have malnutrition or are dehydrated.
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- Tell your doctor if you have a genetic enzyme disorder called favism.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you experience severe breathing difficulties, tiredness, nausea, or vomiting, as these could be signs of a serious condition called metabolic acidosis.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
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)