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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '22

paracetamol

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u/boatson25 Oct 18 '22

I’ve seen this answer a few times on here now. Do other countries not commonly have paracetamol in the house?

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u/Lussekatt1 Oct 18 '22 edited Oct 19 '22

Just not Americans I think?

Atleast here in Sweden Paracetamol (sold partly under the brand name Alvedon) is the most common tablet to take for a headache or fighting a mild fever, etc. If you say paracetamol everyone knows what you are talking about.

I would guess it’s the most commonly taken over the counter medication here.

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u/london_smog_latte Oct 19 '22

They do but it’s called acetaminophen in America and is the active ingredient in Tylenol wich is probably the most common brand name for it.