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Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules

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

! Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

•    If you have severe kidney problems or severe liver problems (Including a disease caused by drinking alcohol)

•    If you are dependent on alcohol

•    If you are pregnant

You can take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

This medicine is available without prescription 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

What this medicine is for

This medicine contains Paracetamol which belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics and antipyretics, which act to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever.

It can be used to relieve headaches, migraine, nerve pain (neuralgia), toothache, sore throat, period pains, relief of the symptoms of sprains, strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu and reduce a fever.

Before you take this medicine

This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 12 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.

XDo not take:

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients

If you take other medicines

f This medicine contains paracetamol.

Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.

Before you take these capsules, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:

•    Metoclopramide or domperidone (for feeling sick or being sick)

•    Colestyramine (to reduce blood fat levels)

•    Warfarin or other blood thinners - if you take warfarin you can take occasional amounts of this medicine, but talk to your doctor first before you take it on a regular basis

•    Carbamazepine, a medicine used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder

If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.

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/How to take this medicine

Check the foil is not broken before use.

If it is, do not take that capsule.

Swallow each capsule with water.

Do not give to children under 12 years.

Do not take more than the amount recommended above.

If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.

? If you take too many capsules: 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 capsules.

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:

•    Skin rashes

•    Unusual bruising, bleeding, fever, 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.

“How to store this medicine “

Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.

What is in this medicine

Each hard gelatin capsule contains Paracetamol 500 mg, which is the active ingredient.

As well as the active ingredient, the capsules also contain maize starch, croscarmellose sodium, sodium laurilsulfate, magnesium stearate. The capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine (E132), erythrosine (E127). The pack contains 16 or 32 capsules with a blue cap and white body.

Who makes this medicine

Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Wrafton Laboratories Limited Braunton Devon EX33 2DL Leaflet prepared May 2011 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA

Other formats

To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge:

0800 198 5000 (UK only)

Please be ready to give the following information: Product name: Boots Paracetamol 500mg Capsules Reference number: 12063/0006 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

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