Paracetamol
Composition
1. What Paracetamol is and what it is used for
Paracetamol contains the active substance paracetamol, which belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics (painkillers) and antipyretics (medicines to reduce fever).
Paracetamol is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever.
2. What you need to know before you take Paracetamol
Do not take Paracetamol: if you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Warnings and precautions: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Paracetamol if you have liver or kidney problems.
3. How to take Paracetamol
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
The recommended dose is 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24-hour period.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience allergic reactions such as skin rash or swelling.
5. How to store Paracetamol
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Paracetamol contains: The active substance is paracetamol. The other ingredients are pregelatinized starch, povidone, stearic acid, talc, magnesium stearate, and hypromellose.
What Paracetamol looks like and contents of the pack: Paracetamol tablets are white and round. They are available in blister packs of 30 or 50 tablets.