When not to take Tylenol

For example, contrary to what many people think, paracetamol is useless against osteoarthritis. This is confirmed by a scientific study published in the Lancet. Here are the cases in which it can be truly effective and useful.

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when not to use paracetamol

There are medications we take mechanically, thinking they'll solve any problem. This isn't the case. Each medication is suited to a specific situation and can't be a catch-all to be used all the time. A case study of this waste of medicines It is Tylenol, based on paracetamol, an analgesic with antipyretic properties. Paracetamol, which is taken orally through pills, combats minor pain, from headache for a sore throat. And it lowers the temperature when we have a fever. But these broad characteristics do not justify unlimited use of paracetamol. And it does not exclude some possible contraindications, from damage to the liver Difficulty swallowing. It is one of the most popular medications, but also a source of unnecessary waste when used inappropriately. Paracetamol, a medicine containing paracetamol, has two important functions: antipyretic, for flu and fever, and analgesic, for headaches, neuralgia, and myalgia. It is not useful, for example, forarthrosis, and it should only be given to children if their fever is very high.

An over-the-counter medication, but not to be used like a glass of water. A medicine that is doubly effective as both an antipyretic (to lower fever) and an analgesic (against pain caused by inflammation). Paracetamol is one of the medicines we waste the most, partly because we use it as if it were an elixir for any ailment. Even when it's unnecessary, or useless. How many times, even for a simple feeling of discomfort, have we taken a paracetamol or heard someone, perhaps while talking to a mother dealing with a young child with a high fever, say, "Give him some paracetamol." Yes, this drug, whose molecule is paracetamol, is used too frequently and easily. This leads to a waste of medicines, with possible side effects, and a completely unnecessary expense—whether public or private—regardless.

When not to take Tylenol

Here are the two most common cases of Paracetamol waste, when this medicine is truly useless. The first concerns children's fevers. All pediatricians now agree that Paracetamol should only be given to children with very high fevers, above 39°C (102°F). And even with a fever of 39°C (102°F), it may be useless. That is, if the child is in a good mood, playing, eating, and sleeping regularly, then even with a high fever, it's not necessary to use Paracetamol. Unless, of course, the fever goes above 40°C (104°F). In any case, it's essential for children to consult their pediatrician and follow a dosage proportional to their body weight. Even more serious and wasteful is the use of this medicine to treat osteoarthritis. A recent analysis published in the journal Lancet, the most authoritative and reliable medical authority in the world, clearly states that paracetamol, used for osteoarthritis (and in particular for gonarthrosis), is absolutely ineffective. It has zero therapeutic value. At most, it has a placebo effect: and this ruling on Lancet This comes after the University of Bern reviewed 74 studies on paracetamol for osteoarthritis. On the contrary, and with far greater effectiveness, osteoarthritis can be treated with effective prevention. Three fundamental rules apply: avoid being overweight, avoid smoking, and avoid abnormal knee loading. For example, play soccer after a certain age.

when not to use paracetamol

When is paracetamol really effective?

In reality, Tylenol, although it is a medicine that does not require a prescription, is suitable for adults, or for children who are at least 15 years old. And this is where its effects come into play to relieve the fever, or even to combat a headache or a stiff neck. Paracetamol is available in tablets (including effervescent ones), drops, and suppositories: a wide range of options, confirming the widespread use of this drug.

Controindicazioni

Still on the subject of excessive and wasteful use of paracetamol, it is good to keep in mind that, for some people and regardless of age, this very popular drug should be avoided. In particular: anyone who is hypersensitive to paracetamol, those who suffer from allergies, anemia hemolytic anemia or liver failure. Finally, several studies have shown that very high and excessive doses of paracetamol can cause hepatotoxicity, or liver damage.

What is the difference between Tylenol 1000 and Tylenol 500?

There is a substantial difference between Paracetamol 500 and Paracetamol 1000. Paracetamol 500 is an over-the-counter medication, which can be purchased without a prescription; Paracetamol 1000, on the other hand, requires a doctor's prescription and can be purchased up to 10 packs within six months of the prescription date. Finally, Paracetamol can be taken on an empty stomach, but not for more than three consecutive days. If after this period of time it hasn't produced any effects, it's essential to consult your doctor.

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