KCET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life
Paracetamol is a/an
- A antipyretic
- B analgesic
- C both (a) and (b)
- D antimalarial
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) antipyretic
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Detailed explanation
Paracetamol is an antipyretic. It is used to lower the temperature of the body in high fever.
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