*Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS* website.**
	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature M: MRSA.

About Paracetamol For Adults

NHS medicines information on paracetamol - what it's used for and key facts.

Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pain. It can also be used to reduce a high temperature.

It's available to buy from a pharmacy or shop but you may be able to get it on prescription if you have long-term pain. It comes as tablets, capsules, syrup, powder that you mix with water, or suppositories.

Paracetamol is also available combined with other painkillers and anti-sickness medicines. It is used in a wide range of cold and flu remedies.

For under-16s, find out more about paracetamol for children.

Key facts

Paracetamol can take up to an hour to work.
The usual dose of paracetamol is one or two 500mg tablets at a time up to 4 times in 24 hours with a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not take paracetamol with other medicines containing paracetamol because there is a risk of overdose.
Paracetamol is safe to take during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, at recommended doses.
It may not be safe for you to drink alcohol with paracetamol if you have certain health conditions, such as liver problems. Check the leaflet that comes with your medicine.

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature M: MRSA. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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