Mention the role of paracetamol in medicines.

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Paracetamol:
(1) Paracetamol is chemically known as ‘acetaminophen’.
(2) It is commonly used in the treatment of fever, pain, headache and arthritis.
(3) Taking more dosage of paracetamol than the required amount may lead to damage to the liver.

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