Paracetamol Capsules 500mg

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TiEim ⁰ paracetamol

capsules 500 mg

32 Capsules

paracetamol capsules 500 mg

DO NOT TAKE WITH ANY OTHER

PARACETAMOL-CONTAINING

PRODUCTS.

Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Q 3

8.S

32 Capsules

paracetai

mol capsules 500 mg

These capsules contain paracetamol and are used to relieve mild to moderate pain including headache, toothache, migraine and period pains.

• If you miss a dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose

• Do not drink alcohol or take other Paracetamol

Do not take these capsules if you are allergic to Paracetamol or any of the other ingredients listed.

• If symptoms persist consult your doctor.

Paracetamol can cause side effects but not

Take special care and tell your doctor if you:

• Suffer from liver or kidney problems

• Have heart disease

• Suffer from G6PD deficiency

• Suffer from alcohol dependency or alcoholic

• Are pregnant or breast feeding

• Are on a low sodium diet

• Are intolerant to some sugars as this medicine contains sucrose.

Serious side effects

• 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.

If you experience any of the above symptoms after taking this medicine go to the nearest hospital IMMEDIATELY.

Tell your 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)

• Any drugs that affect the liver

• Any other anti inflammatory drugs e.g. aspirin.

Other side effects

• Blood problems including anaemia

• Pain in the lower back and groin

• Changes in your urine

• Pancreatitis or Hepatitis (symptoms include tummy pain, tiredness, fever, nausea, yellowing of skin or eyes).

If you experience any of these or any other side effects and they get serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Dosage in adults and children over 12 years: Take 1 to 2 capsules every 4 hours. Do not take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hours.

Swallow the capsules with a glass of water. When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following:

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

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.

told to by your doctor

• Wait at least 4 hours between doses

• Do not exceed the stated dose

• 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.

The active ingredient in these capsules is paracetamol 500 mg.

They are red and white hard gelatine capsules. The inactive ingredients are Potato Starch, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Gelatin, Erythrosine (E127), Patent Blue V (E131),

Titanium Dioxide (E171) and Quinoline Yellow (E104). Text Revised September 2009