Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen, otherwise called Paracetamol, is a drug used to treat fever and pain. It is used in combination with other painkillers to relieve pain in osteoarthritis, cancer, toothache, back pain, headache, and post-operative pain. Acetaminophen overdose can result in liver damage.

  
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Why am I suffering from dry cough, headache, body pain, and nausea?

Query: Hi doctor,The problem started out with a dry cough. The next day, I had achy bones and headache. It seemed like it was going away and came back the day after when I woke up feeling like throwing up. My eyes, chest and upper back aches with a feeling of nausea. Please help me. I am scared.  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concerns. The symptoms you have described suggest that you have a viral fever along with inflammation of throat (pharyngitis). There is no need to worry as it can be cured completely with treatment. Please c...  Read Full »

I have been taking Vicodin for the past six months and have a urine drug test in five weeks. How do I taper the dosage?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been on Vicodin for six months, and have a urine drug screen in five weeks. Will it be out of my system? I am also on birth control medications. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Vicodin is a combination of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen are metabolized through our body extensively by the hepatic pathway. The biological half-life of Hydrocodone is 228 to 294 m...  Read Full »

I took Vicodin. How long will it take to clear from my system?

Query: Hi doctor, I took 60 mg of Vicodin over two days down for pain. I have a drug test coming up. How long will it take to clear in my system? I am 25 years old, 5'9" height and 165 lbs weight having a pretty fast metabolism.  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vicodin is a drug, which is a combination of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone. Acetaminophen has a half-life of 4 hours and Hydrocodone has a half-life of 4 to 5 hours. So, both drugs combination that is Vicodin can be completely washed out from the body within one day...  Read Full »

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