Paracetamol is a medicine used for mild to moderate pain. It can be bought over the counter in pharmacies, supermarkets, and other shops. You can also take paracetamol for fever and stronger pain. Paracetamol doesn’t treat the cause of your pain; it just eases the feeling of pain. Side effects of paracetamol, for example, your lips, mouth, throat, or tongue suddenly become swollen. Your skin, tongue, or lips turn blue, gray, or pale. You or the person who's ill may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered, or peeling. These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in the hospital. If you take an overdose of paracetamol, it can cause liver cells to be destroyed, causing yellowing, dark yellow urine, fainting, liver damage, and death. Paracetamolp is a medicine used to relieve pain and help reduce fever. It is commonly used to treat general pain. This type of medicine is considered home medicine because it can be used without a doctor's prescription. But it must be used in the right amount.