• Question: What is in paracetamol that helps pain be reduced?

    Asked by mazzie10 to Damien, Rachael, Suzi, Tim on 22 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Suzi Gage

      Suzi Gage answered on 22 Jun 2011:

      Hi @mazzie10
      Paracetamol is the active substance contained in the tablets we take.
      It works by blocking the production of a chemical which sends pain messages to the brain.
      It also works to lower body temperature by having an effect on the hypothalamus in the brain, which controls body temperature.

      You can read more about how it works here
      http://www.assistpainrelief.com/dyn/304/Paracetamol.html

      Hope this helps, let me know if you want more info!

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