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A member asked:

Not prescribed or in pain, is taking 2 panadol (acetaminophen) night pills before sleeping everyday dangerous??

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Dr. Steve Choi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Take as directed.: Taking two Panadol (acetaminophen) (paracetamol) tabs at night is fine. However, the fever reducing and pain relieving effects may only last 4-6 hours.

Answered 12/9/2014

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