Paracetamol 500mg Caplets
Information for the user
Read this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription for you to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• 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
This medicine contains paracetamol, which belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics and antipyretics that relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever.
It can be used to relieve headache, rheumatic pain, 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)
• 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.
Before you take these caplets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
• Domperidone or metoclopramide, for feeling sick or being sick (may increase the pain relief effect of paracetamol)
• Colestyramine, for lowering blood lipid levels (may reduce the pain relief effect of paracetamol)
• Warfarin or other coumarins (for thinning the blood) - if you take warfarin you can take occasional doses of this medicine, but talk to your doctor first before you take it on a regular basis.
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicines you have bought yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that caplet.
Follow the instructions in the table below.
|
Age |
How many to take |
How often to take |
|
Adults and children over 12 years |
One to two |
Three or four times a day if you need to. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours |
|
Children 6 to 12 years |
Half to one |
Three or four times a day if you need to. Do not take more than 4 caplets in 24 hours |
|
Do not take more often than every 4 hours. | ||
Swallow each capsule-shaped tablet 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 leaflet 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.
Reporting of side effects:
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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 end flap of the carton (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 caplets also contain pregelatinised starch, maize starch, stearic acid.
The pack contains 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20,
24, 25, 30 or 32 white capsule-shaped tablets (not all pack sizes may be marketed).
Who makes this medicine
This medicine is manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation Holder Max Remedies Ltd by Max Healthcare Ltd, both located at William Nadin Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BB. Leaflet Revised September 2015.
If you would like any further information about this product, please contact Max Healthcare Ltd, at the above address.
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