Paracetamol Fresenius Kabi
This medicine is used to relieve moderate pain for a short time, especially after surgery, and to lower fever for a short time.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will determine the correct dose based on your weight. For adults over 50 kg, a typical dose is 1 gram (100 ml), given as a drip over 15 minutes. Doses should be given at least 4 hours apart.
Method
This medicine is given into a vein as a drip (infusion) by a doctor or nurse.
For most adults, the maximum daily dose is 4 grams. For adults with certain liver conditions or weighing less than 50 kg, the maximum is 3 grams. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Possible Side Effects
- •Pain and burning at the injection site.
- •Changes in blood tests, like higher liver enzyme levels.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Feeling unwell.
- •Fewer certain blood cells, which can cause bleeding (nosebleeds, gum bleeding) or make you more prone to infections.
- •Allergic reactions, from mild rash to severe reactions like swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or other body parts, wheezing, or difficulty breathing.
- •Severe skin reactions.
- •Rare cases of blood and fluid balance problems (metabolic acidosis) when paracetamol is used with flucloxacillin, especially in people with risk factors.
- •Fast heartbeat.
- •Skin redness, flushing, itching.
- •A serious condition where the blood becomes too acidic (metabolic acidosis) in severely ill patients using paracetamol.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not use other medicines containing paracetamol at the same time to avoid overdose.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, alcoholism, are severely malnourished, are dehydrated, or are taking flucloxacillin (an antibiotic).
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)