Allergy - Paracetamol Antipyretic Test

Paracetamol is one of the common over the counter drugs that you can purchase from any
pharmacist; the overuse of the same to treat conditions like flu and body aches has led a few to
develop intolerance to Paracetamol. If you have the habit of taking paracetamol often and have
started displaying the following symptoms, then you need to consult with your doctor right away.
Some of the symptoms associated with Paracetamol allergy happen to be –
Sudden onset of rash
Swelling
Body aches
Bloated abdomen (due to liver failure)
Fast heartbeat
Anaphylaxis (in rare cases)
These are some of the common side effects and allergic reactions associated with the consumption
of Paracetamol; if any of this sounds like what you are experiencing at the moment, then you need
to consult your doctor right away as they can lead to you developing severe health complications.

It is advisable not to opt for over the counter medication since the same is not prescribed by your doctor and this can result in you developing mild to severe allergic reactions and even developing a tolerance level to the drug over prolonged usage, thereby rendering it ineffective. This is why it is important to consult a physician for your health-related issue and get the required medicines prescribed.

You are not required to undergo any special prep before taking this test; your doctor would ask you to avoid taking any medications including antibiotics for a period of 24 to 48 hrs prior to the test so that the results are not impaired in any way. Your doctor would make a brief assessment of your condition and order the test; you can take the same provided you have skipped all antibiotics for the last two days and the results of the same should be made available within an hour.

This test is mainly used to determine if you are allergic to Paracetamol; it is important that you get yourself tested out at the earliest on experiencing some of the symptoms listed above so that you can get the same treated effectively.

Your doctor would ask you to roll up your sleeves so that he can draw a small sample of your blood for analysis; more often than not, he would opt to do a venipuncture to get the required sample. It would then be collected in a sterile container and sent to the lab for processing. The lab, would test the blood sample and on positive confirmation for the presence of IgE antibodies specific to Paracetamol, your doctor would indeed confirm that you are allergic to Paracetamol and prescribe the required antiallergy medications. And of course, you would not be able to take Paracetamol any longer since you are allergic to the same, but your physician can prescribe alternative medication which you can utilize.