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Given the increased prevalence of combination medications in the form of pain relievers and antihistamines, paracetamol can be difficult to identify and remains a
Generic name: acetaminophen
Trembling
Hypersensitivity side effects including anaphylaxis and fixed pain in the lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp) pinpoint red spots on the skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
Paracetamol is a common painkiller that is normally safe
sore throat (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated) sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
shortness of breath
severe mood or mental changes
vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
hives, itching, skin rash
Acetaminophen (most common brand name Tylenol) is a pain medicine
pain in the lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp) pinpoint red spots on the skin
pain in the lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp) pinpoint red spots on the skin
Staggered overdose: excessive amounts of paracetamol ingested over longer than 1 hour; usually in the context of self-harm
sore throat (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated) sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Assess each patient's risk prior to prescribing acetaminophen and codeine phosphate tablets, and monitor all
sore throat (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated) sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
pinpoint red spots on the skin
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
skin rash, hives, or itching