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Paracetamol - Acetaminophen - Doliprane - Efferalgan - Dafalgan Analysis
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PARACETAMOL
Laboratory analysis of drugs to certify the presence and measure the quantity of Paracetamol.
The level of uncertainty of the Paracetamol content analysis depends on the declination selected (Standard <20%, Precise <10% or Regulatory <5%).
Follow the instructions to send your drug to our laboratory for analysis.
Results within 15 working days of receipt of sample.
Paracetamol or Acetaminophen is a medicine used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. Paracetamol is included in the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of essential medicines.
Paracetamol is the active ingredient in Doliprane, marketed by Sanofi, and in Dafalgan and Efferalgan, marketed by UPSA.
Due to its popularity, Paracetamol is one of the most widely sold drugs on the Internet, and one of the most counterfeited on the market.
Consuming drugs ordered from dubious or illegal sites is a health risk. It is essential to check that the online pharmacy is serious and has all the necessary authorizations.
If you have any doubts about the origin of the drug, you should carry out an analysis to certify the presence of the active ingredient and check that its dosage in the drug complies with the indicated content.
Analysis
Paracetamol is analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled with UV-Visible spectrophotometric detection (HPLC-UV Visible).
Chemical name
- Chemical name: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide or acetaminophen
- Chemical formula: C8H9NO2
- CAS number: 103-90-2
Therapeutic class
- Therapeutic class: analgesic and antipyretic
- Subclass: Level 1 analgesics (according to WHO classification)
Description of Therapeutic Effects
Paracetamol is commonly used for pain relief (mild to moderate pain) and fever reduction. It is often prescribed for conditions such as :
- Mild to moderate pain: Headaches, dental pain, joint pain, muscle pain, menstrual pain.
- Febrile state: Reduction of body temperature during fevers.
- Mode of action: acts primarily by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, thereby attenuating pain perception and acting on the thermoregulation center in the brain to reduce fever. However, unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it has no significant anti-inflammatory properties.
Trade names
Paracetamol is marketed under a number of brand names, including :
- Doliprane (Sanofi)
- Efferalgan (UPSA)
- Dafalgan (UPSA)
- Tylenol (popular trade name in the United States)
- Perfalgan (forme injectable)
- Panadol (used in many countries)
Main Manufacturers
Some of the major manufacturers and companies producing paracetamol-based medicines include:
- Sanofi (Doliprane)
- Bristol-Myers Squibb (Tylenol, in some countries, although Johnson & Johnson is the main manufacturer)
- UPSA (Efferalgan)
- GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) (Panadol)
- Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals (producer of generic paracetamol)
- Laboratoires Sandoz (Novartis subsidiary, paracetamol generics)
- Mylan (a leading producer of generic paracetamol)
Precautions and side effects
- Precautions: Paracetamol is generally well tolerated, but high doses can lead to serious liver damage, particularly in the case of overdose. It is therefore crucial to adhere to recommended doses.
- Side effects: These are rare in normal doses, but may include allergic reactions, digestive disorders or, rarely, severe skin reactions.
PARACETAMOL
Specific References
Your drug is analyzed by our expert pharmaceutical analysis laboratory.
The drug to be analyzed must be sent in at least 3 copies in its original packaging (box or vial + blister pack) in order to have all the information.
The drug to be analyzed must be sufficiently protected to avoid any deterioration or damage during transport.
The drug to be analyzed must be accompanied by the completed analysis form.
Documents to download:
The use of counterfeit or illegal medicines (without patent authorisation) presents a proven risk to patients' health:
- Absence of the active ingredient
- Under-dosage of the active ingredient
- Over-dosage of the active ingredient
- Toxic synthetic or degradation impurities
- Presence of another active ingredient
- Toxic excipients
- Presence of toxic residual solvents
- ...
The trade in counterfeit medicines is flourishing and growing exponentially with online trading. The authorities believe that more than half of all medicines sold over the Internet are counterfeit or illegal.
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