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Paracetamol to Control Fever

July 14, 2012 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION If I take paracetamol to help control my temperature will it affect my blood test results— can they fail to detect the plasmodium? ANSWER No—taking paracetamol (also called acetaminophen, and sold variously as Tylenol, Panadol and other brand names) is a good way to control your temperature during malaria infection, and it won't affect your blood test results. If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: acetaminophen, Alu, Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies, blood test, Coartem, diagnosis, Lonart, Panadol, Paracetamol, Tylenol

Treating Headache Pain

December 27, 2011 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION Is it ok to treat with NSAIDs or aspirin, or is paracetamol preferred? ANSWER If the question relates to headaches caused by malaria, then yes, most over the counter analgesics (pain relievers) can be used to treat the headaches and joint pain associated with malaria. Paracetamol may also assist in reducing fever. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: analgesics, fever, headache, Malaria Symptoms, Malaria Treatment, pain relievers, Paracetamol

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) and Coartem Interaction

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QUESTION Can I take paracetamol (acetaminophen) with Coartem? ANSWER Yes - there are no known drug interactions or contra-indications between these two medications. Paracetamol (known as acetaminophen in the USA) is a very effective way of reducing fever so can be used to this end, together with specific anti-malaria medication such as Coartem, during a malaria attack. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: acetaminophen, Coartem, drug interactions, Malaria Treatment, Paracetamol, reducing fever

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