Which class of medicines does paracetamol belong to?

Antacid

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Antipyretic

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Analgesic

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Antibiotic

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Solution

The correct options are
B
Antipyretic

C
Analgesic

Paracetamol is an analgesic and an antipyretic. An antipyretic is used to bring down the body temperature to normal level in case of a fever. An analgesic is used to reduce pain. Paracetamol does both, to a certain extent.

Antacids reduce acidity and antibiotics prevent the growth of disease-causing microbes, thereby controlling the disease condition.

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