Acetaminophen
Pharbetol is a brand-name analgesic medication containing acetaminophen, used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains as well as reduce fever. It is commonly used by adults and children for headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, and common cold symptoms.
Pharbetol is an over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer used to treat minor aches, pains, and fever in adults and children.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1293937
- Generic
- Pharbetol
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Pharbetol is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains such as headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, and minor pain from arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and relieve symptoms associated with the common cold.
As an analgesic and antipyretic, Pharbetol works by raising the body's pain threshold and reducing fever through its effects on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center in the brain.
Do not exceed the recommended dose as overdose can cause serious liver damage. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication as it may increase the risk of liver side effects. Consult a healthcare provider before use if you have liver disease, are pregnant, or are giving to a child under 2 years of age.
Official drug label
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