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paracetamol injection

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
For a paracetamol injection, does this need to be injected into a vein or can it go straight into muscle?

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    LilzoLilzo Posts: 38 Boards Initiate
    Hello brunettebarbie, :wave:

    Paracetamol can be administered in either tablet, capsule, suppository, liquid suspension, intravenous (injected into a vein), or intramuscular form (injected into a muscle). I guess it depends why you are being given it. When the oral route is no longer available they are more likely to administer paracetamol intravenously in hospital.

    Obviously, this is only safe when administered by a doctor and not something that should be attempted without help from a medical professional.

    Hope that helps!

    Lilzo
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    When it is injected through muscle, does it absorb like it would if it was an IV injection?
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    LilzoLilzo Posts: 38 Boards Initiate
    Hi brunettebarbie,

    I wouldn't know about this. It's probably best to speak to your doctor about this and they'll be able to clear up any questions you have.

    Take care,

    Lilzo
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