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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.
Best Answer: Acetaminophen is an analgesic so there is no way it can affect your healing process. The main mechanism of action of paracetamol is considered to be the inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX), recent findings suggest that it is highly selective for COX-2.