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Acetaminophen

Function and Efficacy

This product is an acetanilide antipyretic analgesic, also known as paracetamol. It is a metabolite of phenacetin in the body and belongs to the aniline class. It inhibits the prostaglandin synthase in the hypothalamic temperature regulation center, reduces the synthesis and release of prostaglandin PGE1, causes peripheral vasodilation and sweating to achieve the antipyretic effect. Its antipyretic effect is similar to that of aspirin, but it has no obvious anti-inflammatory effect. It inhibits the synthesis and release of prostaglandins PGE1, bradykinin and histamine, increases the pain threshold and has an analgesic effect. It is a peripheral analgesic, weaker than aspirin, and is only effective for mild and moderate pain. This product has no obvious anti-inflammatory effect.

Ingredients

The main components and chemical names of this product are: The chemical name of this product is N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide. Calculated on a dry basis, the C8H9NO2 content should be 98.0%-102.0%. Molecular formula: C8H9NO2 Molar mass: 151.16

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AcetaminophenIngredients

This product is an acetanilide antipyretic analgesic, also known as paracetamol. It inhibits the prostaglandin synthetase in the hypothalamic temperature regulation center, reduces the synthesis and release of prostaglandin PGE1, causes peripheral vasodilation and sweating, and achieves an antipyretic effect. Its antipyretic effect is similar to that of aspirin, but it has no obvious anti-inflammatory effect. It inhibits the synthesis and release of prostaglandins PGE1, bradykinin and histamine, increases the pain threshold and plays an analgesic role. It is a peripheral analgesic, weaker than aspirin, and is only effective for mild and moderate pain. This product has no obvious anti-inflammatory effect.

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Indication

Antipyretic and analgesic drugs, used for fever, headache, joint pain, etc.

Usage and Dosage

This product is a raw material drug and needs to be processed into a preparation for use. This product is not suitable for long-term use. The antipyretic course should generally not exceed 3 days, and the analgesic course should not exceed 10 days.

Adverse Reactions

At conventional doses, acetaminophen has few adverse reactions, and may occasionally cause nausea, vomiting, sweating, abdominal pain, pale skin, etc. In a few cases, allergic dermatitis (rash, itchy skin, etc.), granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, liver damage, etc. may occur, and it rarely causes gastrointestinal bleeding.

Precautions

It is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to this product or have severe liver and kidney dysfunction.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in sealed container.

Manufacturer

Guangxi LMZ Yikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2002-08-30
  • Address:

    No. 282, Donghuan Road, Liuzhou
  • Tax NO.:

    91450200742063000M
  • Registered Funds:

    91 million yuan
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