Determining the Role of Paracetamol for Drug Management

Abstract

This short review will attempt to focus on the apparent safety of higher doses of paracetamol (PCM) in such conditions because of emerging evidence which is now casting doubts on such full-proof safety of a molecule which always had a narrow therapeutic index of safety. One of the most often used medications for fever and pain management is PCM. It is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that can be purchased without a prescription. PCM is a relatively safe drug for management of fever and pain but at higher therapeutic doses, it may be lead to both liver and kidney injury owing to the multiple factors outlined.