Definition
paracetamol
noun
- A common pain reliever and fever reducer; acetaminophen.
Usage: Primarily used in British English and Commonwealth countries; called acetaminophen in the U.S.; Available over-the-counter in tablet, liquid, and other forms.
Examples
- She took a paracetamol tablet to ease her headache.
- The doctor recommended paracetamol for the child's fever.
- Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the world.
- You can buy paracetamol at any pharmacy without a prescription.
- The patient was given paracetamol every four hours for pain management.