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Side effect(s) of Acetaminophen or Paracetamol

Read the side effects of Acetaminophen or Paracetamol as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, dark urine, clay colored stool, allergic reactions, skin rash and kidney impairment.

Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.
* Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets, because it can release the entire drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.
* Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.

Drug Name : Acetaminophen or Paracetamol

Acetaminophen or Paracetamol helps to reduce fever and to relieve a headache with mild to moderate pain. It is also used with other pain medications to treat low back pain, osteoarthritis, cold, and toothache.
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