Paracetamol 500mg Tablets
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Keep out of the reach and sight of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and the carton after EXR Do not store above 25°C.
Do not dispose of medicines 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
What Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets contain
The active substance is paracetamol. Each tablet contains 500 mg of paracetamol.
The other ingredients are: magnesium stearate, maize starch, povidone K-30, docusate sodium and anhydrous colloidal silica.
What Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets look like and the contents of the pack
The tablets are white and capsule shaped marked with TARA 500' on one side and M+ on the other side. Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets are presented in blister strips which are then packaged into cartons of 1 6 or 32 tablets (8 tablets per blister strip).
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MEDREICH PLC, Warwick House, Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham TW13 7HF, UK E-mail : info@medreich.co.uk
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Leaflet revised April 2013.
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. If you have any further questions ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is available without prescription. However you still need to take Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets 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.
• If symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor
• If you get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
In this leaflet:
1. What Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets are and what they are used for
2. Before you take Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets
3. How to take Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets
6. Further information
1. What Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets are and what they are used for
These tablets contain paracetamol and are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, tension headaches, neuralgia, backache, toothache, sore throat, period pain, symptomatic relief of sprains, strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness, influenza, feverishness and feverish colds. It may also be used for symptomatic relief of pain due to non-serious arthritis.
2. Before you take Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets Do not take Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets:
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol or to any of the other ingredients listed in section 6
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• If you are taking other paracetamol containing products Take special care and tell your doctor:
• If you suffer from liver or kidney disease, including non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
• If you are on a sodium controlled diet
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medication, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
• Medicines used to thin your blood e.g warfarin, coumarins
• Medicines used to control nausea and vomiting e.g metoclopramide, domperidone
• Medicines used to control high levels of fat or cholesterol in your body e.g colestyramine
• Antibiotics such as chloramphenicol
• Medicines used to control seizures such as carbamazepine
• Medicines used for stopping cancer cells from multiplying such as Busulfan injection
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
3. How to take Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure
Dosage in adults and children over 12 years:
One or two tablets every 4 hours if required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in any 24 hours. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
Dosage in children aged 6 to 12 years:
Half or one tablet every 6 hours if required. Do not take more than 4 tablets in any 24 hours. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.
When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following:
• DO NOT GIVE THESE TABLETS TO CHILDREN AGED UNDER 6 YEARS
• Do not exceed the stated dose
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• Do not take other paracetamol containing products whilst taking this medicine.
• If symptoms persist for more than 3 days talk to your doctor, if you find you are taking Paracetamol every day for arthritis pains you should discuss this with your doctor.
If you take more Paracetamol 500 mg 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.
There may be no symptoms during the first 24 hours although paleness,
nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may occur.
If you forget to take Paracetamol 500 mg 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
Like all medicines, Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Serious Side Effects
Serious allergic reactions can occur and may cause:
• difficulty breathing
• swelling of the face, throat, lips or tongue
• skin rashes and itching
• unusual bruising or bleeding, throat and mouth ulcers or bleeding gums accompanied by tiredness and flu like symptoms
• Changes to your liver which may cause yellowing of the skin and / or eyes
If you experience any of these side effects contact your doctor IMMEDIATELY or go to your nearest hospital casualty department.
Tell your doctor or your pharmacist if any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any other unwanted or unexpected effects.