Used as a prodrug of paracetamol (acetaminophen), propacetamol hydrochloride is administered to provide rapid pain relief and reduce fever, especially in clinical settings where oral medication is not feasible. It is commonly given intravenously in hospitals for postoperative pain management and in patients who cannot swallow. The compound is quickly converted to paracetamol in the bloodstream, offering a fast onset of action with reliable analgesic and antipyretic effects. Its water solubility makes it suitable for injection, providing an alternative to oral paracetamol in acute care.