Patient leaflet - PARACETAMOL TABLETS BP 500 MG
PARACETAMOL 500 mg TABLETS
are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6 (see section 4 - possible side effects)
Warnings and precautions
- Suffer from liver or kidney problems
- Suffer from alcohol dependency
- Suffer from non-serious arthritis and need to take painkillers every day
Other medicines and Paracetamol
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines:
- Blood thinning medicines such as Warfarin
- Metoclopramide and Domperidone (for sickness and digestive disorders)
- Colestyramine (to help control cholesterol levels)
- Any other paracetamol containing products
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor of pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. If necessary, Paracetamol 500mg tablets can be used during pregnancy. You should use the lowest possible dose that reduces your pain and/or your fever and use it for the shortest time possible. Contact your doctor/midwife if the pain and/or fever are not reduced or if you need to take the medicine more often.
3. how to take paracetamol 500mg tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Dosage in adults, the elderly and children 16 years and over: Take one or two tablets
every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Dosage in children 10 to 15 years: Take one tablet every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not give the tablets to children aged under 10 years unless told to by your doctor.
Do not give for more than 3 days at a time unless your doctor tells you to.
When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following:
- Wait at least 4 hours between doses
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- Do not take other Paracetamol containing products whilst taking this medicine.
- If your symptoms continue or your headache becomes persistent, see your doctor.
If you take more Paracetamol tablets than you should:
Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well this is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Take the container and any remaining tablets with you. Symptoms of overdose include loss of appetite (anorexia), nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
If you forget to take Paracetamol tablets:
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Paracetamol Tablets
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Possible side effects
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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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experience any of these symptoms after taking this medicine go to the nearest
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gic reactions which may be severe such as skin rashes and itching sometimes with ling of the mouth or face or shortness of breath rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers
ulty breathing. These are more likely if you have experienced them before when
g other painkillers such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
plained bruising or bleeding, throat and mouth ulcers or bleeding gums mpanied by tiredness and flu like symptoms
ititis – inflammation of the liver.
side effects
d problems which can lead to an increased risk of infection
are cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.
ing of side effects
get any side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible fects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects via the Yellow Card e at. By reporting side effects you can help provide nformation on the safety of this medicine.
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How to store Paracetamol
Keep medicines out of the sight and reach 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 which is stated on the packaging.
The expiry date refers to the last date of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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Contents of the pack and other information
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What Paracetamol Tablets contain
The active ingredient in these tablets is paracetamol 500 mg.
The inactive ingredients are Potato Starch, Pregelatinised Starch, Magnesium Stearate, Talc and Colloidal Silica.
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What Paracetamol Tablets looks like and contents of the pack
They are white flat circular bevel edged tablets embossed with a breakline and aP 500 on one side and plain on the reverse.
Manufacturer
Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd,
Capitol Way, Colindale, London NW9 0EQ.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Albany House, Acrewood Way, St Albans, AL4 0JY, United Kingdom.
PL 08977/0001
Available in packs of 8, 12 and 16 tablets
This leaflet was last revised in December 2020 PTT2/7