For the majority, we
tend to rely on the proven standby of Paracetamol for fever and pain relief,
only seeking medical assistance if the pain becomes too much to bear, or the
fever does not come down. For others the cost, time and inconvenience of
seeking medical treatment for what is perceived to be relatively minor problems
requires some knowledge and familiarity with over-the-counter medication.
You are not alone with
your paracetamol tablets in first aid kits, medicine cabinets, office drawers,
handbags and backpacks as a standby for everything from the first signs of a
flu, cold or headache.
Paracetamol was discovered in 1877[1]. and has been extensively studied for safety and efficacy, making it safe and effective when used as directed[2]. It is the most commonly used medication for pain and fever in both the United States and Europe[3]. It is on the World Health Organization's List ofEssential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system[4]
It
is found in more than 600 different medicines including prescription and
over-the-counter pain relievers, fever reducers, sleep aids as well as in
cough, cold and allergy medicines. The affordability and easy availability
of Paracetamol can however result in over-reliance and overuse.
Guardian is a
trusted name in Malaysia for over 50 years. It
operates a chain of over 400 stores, providing a variety of
Pharmaceutical, Health and Beauty products to more than 2.5 million Malaysian
customers a month.
Enter Guardian’s Fever
and Pain Relief Tablet 500mg, a trusted and proven generic paracetamol
solution, and the ‘Take Your Life Back’ education and awareness program to help
consumers understand safe dosage of this medication, and when they should seek medical help.
This tablet
contains a paracetamol formulation that is an analgesic and antipyretic agent
which relieves fever, headache and muscular pain caused by cold and flu. It is
gentle on the stomach.
Available as 500mg
tablets in blister pack strips it retails forRM3.10for 10 tablets, RM8.90 for
30 tablets and RM26.00 for 100 tablets at all Guardian outlets nationwide.
It is the same as
brand-name paracetamol in
dosage, safety, effectiveness, strength, stability, and quality, as well as in
the way it is taken and should be used. The only difference is that it is
priced even more affordably. As a trusted health and beauty chain, Guardian
Fever and Pain Relief Tablet 500mg is made in line with good manufacturing
practices.
The Guardian Take Your
Life Back paracetamol education and awareness campaign recommends five simple
steps to use paracetamol safely.
Read the ‘Drug
Facts’ information on any OTC or prescription label, then follow the direction.
Step 2
Pay attention to:-
How much paracetamol is in a single dose?
How many hours before you can take
another dose?
How many doses are safe in a single day?
Dosage for children and for adults?
Step 3
Don’t take more
than directed, even if your pain or fever isn’t better. Taking more puts you at
risk for liver damage. A visit to a medical professional is recommended if the
pain or fever persists.
Step 4
Don’t take more
than one medicine at the same time that contains paracetamol.
Step 5
Don’t drink alcohol when taking medicines that contain
paracetamol.
Always ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist
if you have questions about dosing instructions or medicines that contain paracetamol.
Interested to know more about Guardian Malaysia,
Website : https://www.guardian.com.my/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GuardianMalaysia/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/guardianmalaysia/
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[1]Mangus, Brent C.; Miller, Michael G.
(2005). Pharmacology application in athletic training. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: F.A. Davis.
p. 39. ISBN 9780803620278. Archived from the original on 2017-09-08
[2]Russell, FM; Shann, F; Curtis, N;
Mulholland, K (2003). "Evidence on the use of paracetamol in febrilechildren". Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 81 (5): 367–72.
[3]Aghababian, Richard V. (22 October 2010). Essentials of emergency medicine. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
p. 814. ISBN 978-1-4496-1846-9. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016.
[4]"WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (19thList)" (PDF). World Health Organization. April 2015. Archived (PDF) from
the original on 13 December 2016.
Retrieved 8 December 2016.
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