It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.
It can cause GI upset, diarrhea, loss of apetite, nausea, vomitting, constipation etc.
Hypersensitivity, Severe active liver disease.
It is available in many dosage forms and products, check label carefully to avoid overdose
Use with caution repeated administration in patients with anemia or cardiac, pulmonary, or renal disease
Use caution in patients with chronic malnutrition
Risk of hepatotoxicity is higher in alcoholics, chronic high dose, or use of more than one acetaminophen-containing product
Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Drugs that may interact with this medicine are Isoniazid, tinidazole, warfarin.