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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS

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Brand Name: NA

Drug Class: Non-opioid analgesic

FDA Category: Over-the-Counter Medication

CompendiRx Topic(s): Joint and Muscles, Lungs, Brain and Nerves

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 325mg, 500mg; Chewable tablet - 80mg, 160mg, 325mg, 500mg; Extended release tablet - 650mg; Capsule - 325mg, 500mg; Suspension - 160mg/5mL; Syrup - 160mg/5mL; Solution - 160mg/5mL; Liquid - 160mg/5mL, 500mg/15mL; Oral packet - 160mg, 500mg; Elixir - 160mg/5mL; Suppository - 80mg, 120mg, 325mg, 650mg

Common Usage: pain, fever, headache

How it works

Not fully elucidated. Believed to activate serotonergic inhibitory pathways in the CNS and inhibit our heat-regulating center

Pregnancy

Based on epidemiological data, an increased risk of major congenital malformations has not been observed.

Lactation

Usually compatible with breastfeeding

Warnings

contraindications include hypersensitivity to drug or ingredients, caution- active liver disease,

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