CSIR Paracetamol Technology

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed an indigenous technology to produce paracetamol, reducing India reliance on imports.

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Key Points

• Chemical Name: N-acetylpara-aminophenol.
• Uses: For pain relief and fever reduction.
• Global Naming: It is known as acetaminophen in the U.S. and Japan, and paracetamol in most other countries, including India.
• It is an analgesic and antipyretic drug.
• It works by inhibiting prostaglandins (which cause pain) and acts on the hypothalamus to lower fever.
• Risks: Paracetamol poisoning is a major global issue, causing thousands of deaths yearly.
• In the U.S., over 60,000 emergency visits and 500+ deaths are linked to it annually.
• The problem is underreported in Asia, South America, and Africa.
• This innovation aims to make India self-reliant in paracetamol manufacturing, reducing dependence on imported ingredients.
• CSIR’s Other Achievements: 108-petal Lotus, hydrogen buses, biofuels, Aroma Mission (lavender farming), and the new paracetamol technology.