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Paracetamol
apap
Basic Information
Summary
A common, over the counter, fever reducer and painkiller. It is mixed with many common opiates. Can cause liver damage and failure in higher doses. No recreational value.
Common
Common drugs are those which are well known and widely used among the drug community. This doesn't necessarily mean they are safe, but it usually comes with a longer relative history of use in humans with which to establish a safety profile.
Dose
| Pain-relief | |
|---|---|
| Common | 200-400mg |
| Fever | |
|---|---|
| Common | 300-500mg |
NOTE: Maximum daily dose is 4g
Duration
| All ROAs | |
|---|---|
| Onset | 60-60 minutes |
| Duration | 4-6 hours |
| After-effects | 1-2 hours |
Aliases
acetaminophen
paracetamol
tylenol
Bioavailabity
Oral: 70-90% | Rectal: 30-70%
Interactions
No interaction information for Paracetamol