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1 Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is an aromatic compound containing an OH (hydroxyl) functional group and a HN-CO-R (amide) functional group.2  Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a weak acid. 3  Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a white solid with a melting point of 170 o C which is slightly soluble in water. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is widely used as an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (for reducing fever). 2  The systematic IUPAC name for paracetamol (acetaminophen) is N -(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanamide or N -(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide.
These are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs relieve pain and also reduce inflammation. There is another common analgesic, Acetaminophen provides pain relief but does not reduce inflammation.Determining the best pain reliever depends, in part, on the type of pain. The two main categories are acute pain and chronic pain. Types of Analgesics.