Paracetamol - Pyrexia

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Preferred

Status 2

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Effervescent tablets
Soluble tablets
Suppositories

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Reserve for patients who cannot swallow solid dose forms. Soluble / effervescent preparations have a high sodium content and more expensive than ordinary tablets.

Status 3

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Oral suspension

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

120mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml reserved for patients who cannot swallow solid dose forms. Non-formulary: Paracetamol oral suspension 500mg/5ml. Much more expensive. Use a soluble formulation.