paracetamol

British

/ ˌpærəˈsiːtəˌmɒl, -ˈsɛtə- /

noun

US name: acetaminophen. a mild analgesic and antipyretic drug used as an alternative to aspirin

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Etymology

Origin of paracetamol

C20: from para-acetamidophenol

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"Thus we need to wait until school age to ultimately test if paracetamol in the first year of life causes asthma."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

She and her daughter Helena, 45, said they were being well looked after, eating properly and being given paracetamol when they needed it.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

As there is no universal vaccine for dengue, treatment often involves managing pain with medication such as paracetamol.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

A post-mortem examination found no alcohol in her system and only low levels of caffeine, paracetamol and codeine.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

After surgery, everyone received intravenous paracetamol every eight hours.

From Science Daily ● May 20, 2026

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