Paracetamol
(Paracetamol)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes - effervescent tablets
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes - orodispersible tablets
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Paracetamol
Usual formulation brand names
-
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
500mg - effervescent tablets
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
250mg
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
10mg/ml infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed alternative available
Liquid strengths
120mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml, 500mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes, some. Check product specific literature
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Suppositories also available