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paracetamol · Medicine question

How is paracetamol eliminated from the body?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Paracetamol is eliminated through the kidneys as metabolites, primarily conjugates, with 3% of a dose potentially excreted unchanged.

Sources for this answer

Paracetamol 120mg/5ml Oral SuspensionRosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 17Document updated 29 January 2025

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