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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

PARACETAMOL 500mg CAPSULES

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules carefully to get the best results from them.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist it you need more information or advice.

•    You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

•    If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

1. WHAT PARACETAMOL 500mg CAPSULES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR

Paracetamol 500mg Capsules contain the active ingredient paracetamol and are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain, including:

♦    rheumatic and muscular pain

♦    backache, toothache

♦    neuralgia (severe nerve pain), period pain

♦    migraine, headache

♦    fevers, colds and flu.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE PARACETAMOL 500mg CAPSULES

DO NOT take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules if you are:

♦    allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol, other pain relievers or any of the other ingredients in the product (see Section 6 on What Paracetamol 500mg Capsules contain')

*    taking any other paracetamol-containing medicines, i.e. over-the-counter cold remedies.

This medicine is NOT recommended for children under 12 years ot age.

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Take special care with Paracetamol 500mg Capsules

Consult your doctor before taking these capsules if you:

♦    have kidney or liver problems.

♦    are an alcoholic.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription, particularly:

♦    other products containing paracetamol (see 'DO NOT take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules')

♦    warfarin and other drugs which thin the blood

♦    cholestyramine (reduces blood cholesterol levels)

♦    metoclopramide and domperidone (used to treat nausea, vomiting or other stomach problems).

Taking Paracetamol 500mg Capsules with food and drink

Avoid alcoholic drinks whilst taking these capsules.

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines

Paracetamol 500mg Capsules are not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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3. HOW TO TAKE PARACETAMOL 500mg CAPSULES

Always take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules exactly as your doctor has told you. Swallow each capsule with a drink of water.

Adults:

Take one or two capsules every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum of 8 capsules in any 24 hour period. You should not take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules for longer than 3 days.

This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE Contains paracetamol. Do not take with other paracetamol containing products.

If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Do not use for more than 3 days without consulting your doctor.

If you take more Paracetamol 500mg Capsules than you should

It is extremely important to follow the dosage instructions that have been given to you. Do not change your dose without discussing it with your doctor first. Symptoms of overdose include pallor (paleness of skin), nausea, vomiting, anorexia and stomach pain. If you accidentally take more than the recommended dose, or know someone who has, contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty immediately. Take any remaining medicine and this leaflet with you if possible.

If you forget to take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. NEVER take a double dose to make up for the dose you have forgotten.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Paracetamol 500mg Capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

You may suffer an allergic reaction, symptoms of which include skin rashes and itching. If this happens to you, stop taking the capsules immediately and seek urgent medical help.

The following have also been reported:

♦    hives

♦    blood abnormalities, but these were not necessarily due to paracetamol treatment

♦    drowsiness and impaired mental function

♦    severe liver poisoning in alcoholics.

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.

5. HOWTO STORE PARACETAMOL 500mg CAPSULES

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.

Do not use Paracetamol 500mg Capsules after the expiry date shown on the package.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

Marketing Authorisation Number: PL 1^048ⁱ/66'90^ This leaflet was last revised

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