The science of paracetamol
Paracetamol exerts its analgesic and antipyretic effect by inhibition of prostaglandins.

Paracetamol basics
Globally, paracetamol or acetaminophen is one of the most used analgesic and antipyretic over-the-counter drugs. Both its names are derived from its chemical name, which is N-acetyl-para-aminophenol.1 From the time of its first introduction in 1955 for use in children with fever and pain, paracetamol is currently formulated as a single compound or as an active ingredient of multi-component preparations in combination with other drugs1 such as codein and ibuprofen, which are prescription drugs only.26,27
Globally, paracetamol or acetaminophen is one of the most used analgesic and antipyretic over-the-counter drugs.18
Discover the Panadol range with paracetamol

Alvedon 500mg Paracetamol
Coated tablets and easy to swallow

Alvedon Novum
Alvedon Novum quickly begins to relieve pain within 15-20 minutes.32

Alvedon 24mg/ml 100ml oral solution for children
Containing paracetamol, which is recommended as 1st line treatment of fever and mild-to-moderate pain in children from 3 months.31 Always contact a doctor before starting to treat children under 6 months old. Paracetamol in Alvedon Children starts to relieve fever within 30-60 minutes of dosing.32
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When to refer children with fever
Learn more about “red-flag” symptoms when children present with fever.

Be a pain changer
An easy-to-use tool for pain assessment in your patients or customers.
