Paracetamol 500mg Caplets
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Paracetamol 500mg Caplets
For the relief of headache, rheumatic pains, neuralgia and the symptoms of cold and flu
30 or 32 Tablets <dependent on customer>
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Paracetamol 500mg Caplets
Read all of this label carefully because it contains important information for you.
Do not remove the label.
• Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
• You must contact a pharmacist or doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
What this medicine is for
A painkiller to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It can be used to relieve headache, rheumatic pains, neuralgia and the symptoms of colds and flu.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
• If you have severe liver problems
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor
• If you have kidney problems
• If you have other liver problems, (including a disease caused by drinking alcohol)
• You are taking other medicines - metoclopramide or domperidone (for nausea), colestyramine (to reduce blood fat levels), warfarin or blood thinning drugs
• If you are pregnant
You can take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
If you take other medicines
This medicine contains paracetamol.
Do not take with any other paracetamol containing products
How to take this medicine
Follow the instructions in the table below.
|
Age |
How many |
How often |
|
Adults and children of 12 years and over |
One to Two |
Three or four times a day if you need to. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours |
|
Children of 6 to 11 years |
Half to one |
Three or four times a day if you need to. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours |
|
Do not take more often than every 4 |
hours. | |
Swallow each caplet with water.
Do not give to children under 6 years unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away within 3 days talk to your doctor.
If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.
If you take too many caplets:
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this bottle label with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the caplets. See a doctor at once:
• Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat, (severe allergic reactions)
These other effects are less serious, if they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
• Other allergic reactions, (e.g. skin rash)
• Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats - this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood.
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Do not use after the Use By date on the bottle label (marked ‘EXP’).
What is in this medicine
Each capsule-shaped tablet contains Paracetamol 500mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain pregelatinised starch, maize starch, stearic acid.
Who makes this medicine
This medicine is manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation Holder Max Remedies Ltd by Max Healthcare Ltd, William Nadin Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BB.
PL 31308/0011
Label revised August 2015.
If you would like any further information about this product, please contact Max Healthcare Ltd, at the above address.