More information on Paracetamol

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The table below provides information on whether liquid, soluble or other methods of taking the medicine are available for commonly prescribed medicines which are available as tablets and capsules in the UK. In many cases a liquid medicine may be available if it is 'specially' made up either by your pharmacist or a specialist company. If your medicine is stated as not being available as a liquid then ask your pharmacist.

  • Name Paracetamol 
  • Brand name Calpol, Capol 6+ paracetamol, Diprol 
  • Liquid strengths or recommended dose 120mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL & 500mg/5mL 
  • Usual solid dosage form tanlets 
  • Available as a liquid? yes 
  • Is the liquid medicine sugar free? yes 
  • Dissolve directly in the mouth  
  • Avaiable as soluble tablets? yes 
  • Sub-lingual  
  • Specially coated?  
  • Available as other formulations? suppositories & IV infusion 
  • Note  
  • Modified release  
  • Film coated  
  • Enteric coated  
  • Sugar coated  
  • Generic drug paracetamol 
  • Advice needed from pharmacist  
  • Safe or appropriate to crush use soluble or liquid alternatives 
  • Origin  
  • Prohibited  
List last updated : 22 May 2012