paracetamol
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2.5
- noun
- /ˌpærəˈsiːtəˌmɒl/
- UK
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paracetamol
- One patient (who had received 400 mg misoprostol) had mild abdominal pain that was relieved by paracetamol.
- 500 mg paracetamol
- paracetamol and codeine
- paracetamol tablet
There was no evidence of aspirin, paracetamol or indeed any opiate based painkillers.
- There was no evidence of aspirin, paracetamol or indeed any opiate based painkillers.
Examples
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Do you have some paracetamol?
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Joan could buy her paracetamol over the counter at a very low cost.
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I'm going to get you a prescription for paracetamol.
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While Joan is in the hospital, it appears that her paracetamol has been discontinued.
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Reduction of fever by giving regular paracetamol or, if not asthmatic, ibuprofen according to the dosage on the packet.
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Joan takes regular paracetamol and naproxen 500 mg twice daily and omeprazole 20 mg for two weeks.
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Patients were instructed to avoid aspirin-containing products and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and paracetamol was supplied for use in minor pains.
Academic text (1991) -
Joan could buy her paracetamol over the counter at a very low cost.
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I need a paracetamol to help relieve my headache.
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She took some paracetamol to reduce her fever after feeling unwell.
Synonyms
33
3.0
A brand of medicine used to reduce pain and lower fever
11
4.1
A common pain medicine that reduces fever but not swelling
1
3.1
A common medicine tablet that reduces pain and lowers fever
How Strong
- NSFW
155
4.9
- Specialized
- Specialized
3
3.8
- Specialized
23
3.2
- UK
2
2.5
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word paracetamol comes from the long chemical name para-acetylaminophenol, a 'short chemical name' made from parts like para-, acetyl and phenol. It is the same medicine often called acetaminophen, so paracetamol is the common drug you take to ease pain and lower fever.