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Hi , i am 5 weeks pregnant with a splitting headache- is it safe to take panado effervescent?

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Yes: Yes, taking paracetamol (also known in the US as acetaminophen) is safe in pregnancy. Never take more than 1000mg at a time, and do not exceed more than 3000mg per day.

Answered 5/18/2018

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