Benefits and Side Effects of Acetaminophen
You can take Acetaminophen to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce low to high grade fever. It is also helpful in providing temporary relief for a lot of minor and temporary aches and pains associated with heartburn, acid indigestion and upset stomach. However, along with its positive reactions, it can also bring about side effects which can harm you. Some benefits and adverse reactions of Acetaminophen are mentioned below.
Benefits of Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen belongs to a class of drugs called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). Acetaminophen is a pain reliever in mild arthritis. It is given to relieve of all kinds of pain such as toothache, body ache and headache.
Benefits of Acetaminophen on Children
It can also be given to infants and children to provide relief from:
- Fever
- Discomfort due to colds AND flu
- Simple pain
- Uneasiness due to teething, immunizations and tonsil infections
Positive Effect of Acetaminophen on Ovarian Cancer
Another positive aspect of Acetaminophen came across mentioned in a recently printed magazine by the name of British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. It published the results of a study that showed positive effects of painkiller such as Acetaminophen on ovarian cancer.
The study involved The usage of Acetaminophen on patients suffering from ovarian cancer and it was found that the positive effects of Acetaminophen on ovarian cancer were as high as 30%. However, the link between ovarian cancer and Acetaminophen is not a very strong. Thus, it is not feasible to suggest Acetaminophen as a regular drug for usage during ovarian cancer.
Side Effects of Acetaminophen
Use of Acetaminophen also causes few side effects. The most common ones are:
- Lightheadedness
- Trembling
- Pain in the side or the lower back
- Abdominal pain
Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions do occur in some people, but they are rare. An allergic reaction following the use of Acetaminophen includes:
- A rash
- Swelling
- Difficulty in breathing
Infrequent Harmful Reactions of Acetaminophen
Other rare side effects include:
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Unusual bleeding
- Bruising
- Weakness and fatigue
It is likely that these side effects and harmful reactions will wary from patient to patient and also may occur as the medicine is used.
Bloody or black stools, bloody or cloudy urine and a sudden decrease in the amount of urine can also result from adverse reactions of Acetaminophen. Upset stomach and abdominal pain can also result followed by nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness.
In order to make full use of the benefits of Acetaminophen, it is recommended that you take it only after consulting your doctor so that it is taken in proper way. Side effects can be avoided by careful handling. |
