Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets.
Patient Information Leaflet for
PARACETAMOL 500 mg EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
Read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine. It does not contain all the information about your medicine that you may need to know, so please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. This leaflet only applies to Paracetamol 500 mg Effervescent Tablets.
1. What these tablets do
2. Check before you take
These tablets contain paracetamol and are used to treat mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, rheumatic and period pain.
The symptomatic relief of influenza, feverishness and colds.
Do not take these tablets if you:
■ Are allergic to Paracetamol or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6 (see section 4 - possible side effects)
■ If you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol
Take special care and tell your doctor if you:
■ Have heart disease
■ Suffer from G6PD deficiency
■ Suffer from alcohol dependency
■ Are pregnant or breast feeding
■ Are on a low sodium diet
■ Suffer from liver or kidney problems
Tell you doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking any of the following medicines:
■ Blood thinning medicines such as Warfarin
■ Metoclopramide and Domperidone (for sickness and digestive disorders)
■ Colestyramine (to help control cholesterol levels)
■ An antibiotic called chloramphenicol
■ Barbiturates e.g. pentobarbital
■ Anticonvulsants e.g. diazepam
■ Tricyclic Antidepressents e.g. Amitriptyline
■ Any drugs that affect the liver
■ Any other anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. aspirin
3. How to take the tablets
Dosage in adults and children over 12 years:
Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hours. The tablets must be dissolved in half a glass of water (100ml). The tablets dissolve more quickly in warm water or if stirred.
Dosage in children aged 6 to 12 years:
Take half to 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 4 tablets in any 24 hours.
Do not give for more than 3 days at a time unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not give the tablets to children aged under 6 years unless told to by your doctor.
When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following:
■ Wait at least 4 hours between doses
■ Do not exceed the stated dose
■ Do not drink alcohol or take other Paracetamol containing products whilst taking this medicine
■ If symptoms persist or your headache becomes persistent consult your doctor
If you take more Paracetamol tablets than you should:
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.
If you forget to take Paracetamol tablets:
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Paracetamol can cause side effects but not everybody gets them.
Serious side effects
If you experience any of the symptoms below after taking this medicine go to the nearest hospital IMMEDIATELY.
■ Skin rashes and itching
■ Difficulty breathing
■ Swollen face
■ Unusual bruising or bleeding, throat and mouth ulcers or bleeding gums accompanied by tiredness and flu like symptoms
Other side effects
■ Blood problems including anaemia
■ Pain in the lower back and groin
■ Changes in your urine
■ Pancreatitis
■ Hepatitis
Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. If you experience any of these or any other side effects and they become serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side effects via the internet at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Alternatively you can call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays to Fridays) or fill in a paper form available from your local pharmacy.
5. Storing your medicine
Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
* 6. More about your medicine
The active ingredient in these tablets is paracetamol 500 mg.
The inactive ingredients are anhydrous Citric acid, Povidone, Sodium Cyclamate, Polyethylene Glycol 6000, Sodium Bicarbonate, Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate and Sodium Saccharin.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Aspar pharmaceuticals Ltd., Capitol way, Colindale, London NW9 0EQ.
PL 08977/0045
Available in packs of 16, 20, 24, 60 and 1000 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Text Revised; April 2014 Item Code 31028070
