ANADIN PARACETAMOL TABLETS
Active substance: PARACETAMOL
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PARACETAMOL
Read this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without a prescription, for you to treat a mild illness without a doctor's help. Nevertheless, you still need to use your medicine carefully to get the best results. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. You must see a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What your medicine is and what it is used for 2. Before you take your medicine 3. How to take your medicine 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store your medicine 6. Further information 1. What your medicine is and what it is used for Each tablet contains: 500 mg of Paracetamol Ph Eur. Paracetamol works by relieving pain and reducing high temperature and fever. Your medicine is for effective relief from: mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, sharp nerve pain (neuralgia), toothache, sore throat, period pains, aches and pain, symptomatic relief of rheumatic aches and pains, influenza symptoms, feverishness and feverish colds. 2. Before you take your medicine Please read the following information. Do not give to children under 6 years. Do not take if you: are taking any other products that contain paracetamol are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients Take special care and talk to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking this medicine if you are: suffering from liver or kidney disease (including alcoholic liver disease) or G-6-PD deficiency (an hereditary condition leading to low red blood cell counts). Taking other medicines Do not use this medicine if you are taking medicines that reduce the clotting of the blood (e.g. warfarin). Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist if you are taking some antibiotics (chloramphenicol), anti-sickness treatments (metoclopramide, domperidone), some treatments for diarrhoea caused by gall bladder disease, or lipid lowering drugs (cholestyramine). 3. How to take your medicine For oral administration and short term use only Dosage: Adults, the elderly and young persons aged 12 or over: The minimum effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. Take 2 tablets up to 4 times a day, as required. The tablets should be taken with water. Take only as much as you need to relieve your symptoms and leave at least 4 hours between each dose. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
For children 6 to 12 years of age: Take to 1 tablet up to 4 times a day, as required. The tablets should be taken with water. Take only as much as you need to relieve your symptoms and leave at least 4 hours between each dose. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Do not give to children under 6 years of age. Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you take more 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. Bring any remaining medicine with you to show the doctor. 4. Possible Side Effects: Like all medicines, your medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You can reduce the chances of experiencing side effects by using the minimum dose required. Side effects may be more serious in the elderly patients. If you experience any of the following serious effects STOP taking this medicine immediately and contact your doctor or pharmacist: Severe allergic reactions: difficulty breathing, skin rash, swollen facial features or a runny nose. Other possible side effects If any of the following side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist: Occasionally the blood does not clot well, which may result in easy bruising or bleeding. Rarely, a severe reduction in the number of white blood cells, which makes infections more likely. Other rare side effect like shortness of breath. 5. How to store your medicine Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the end of the carton. Do not store above 25C. Keep out of sight and reach of children 6. Further Information What does this medicine contain? The active substance is Paracetamol. Your medicine contains 500 mg of Paracetamol Ph Eur. Each tablet also contains: croscarmellose sodium, povidone, pregelatinised maize starch, stearic acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (E464) and polyethylene glycol. Your medicine is available in packs containing 16 tablets. Who makes this medicine? Your medicine is manufactured by: Wyeth Lederle SpA,Via Nettunense, 90 - 04011 Aprilia (LT), Italy. The Marketing Authorisation Holder is: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Ltd, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ, UK. This leaflet was last approved in: April 2010. If you have any queries or comments about your medicine or any other Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Ltd products, ring our customer Careline or write in confidence to: Careline, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Ltd, Vanwall Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UB, UK or carelineUK@pfizer.com
PL 00165/0056 * Trade Mark
CI2014-00
PARACETAMOL
Read this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without a prescription, for you to treat a mild illness without a doctor's help. Nevertheless, you still need to use your medicine carefully to get the best results. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. You must see a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What your medicine is and what it is used for 2. Before you take your medicine 3. How to take your medicine 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store your medicine 6. Further information 1. What your medicine is and what it is used for Each tablet contains: 500 mg of Paracetamol Ph Eur. Paracetamol works by relieving pain and reducing high temperature and fever. Your medicine is for effective relief from: mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, sharp nerve pain (neuralgia), toothache, sore throat, period pains, aches and pain, symptomatic relief of rheumatic aches and pains, influenza symptoms, feverishness and feverish colds. 2. Before you take your medicine Please read the following information. Do not give to children under 6 years. Do not take if you: are taking any other products that contain paracetamol are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients Take special care and talk to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking this medicine if you are: suffering from liver or kidney disease (including alcoholic liver disease) or G-6-PD deficiency (an hereditary condition leading to low red blood cell counts). Taking other medicines Do not use this medicine if you are taking medicines that reduce the clotting of the blood (e.g. warfarin). Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist if you are taking some antibiotics (chloramphenicol), anti-sickness treatments (metoclopramide, domperidone), some treatments for diarrhoea caused by gall bladder disease, or lipid lowering drugs (cholestyramine). 3. How to take your medicine For oral administration and short term use only Dosage: Adults, the elderly and young persons aged 12 or over: The minimum effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. Take 2 tablets up to 4 times a day, as required. The tablets should be taken with water. Take only as much as you need to relieve your symptoms and leave at least 4 hours between each dose. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
For children 6 to 12 years of age: Take to 1 tablet up to 4 times a day, as required. The tablets should be taken with water. Take only as much as you need to relieve your symptoms and leave at least 4 hours between each dose. Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Do not give to children under 6 years of age. Do not exceed the stated dose. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If you take more 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. Bring any remaining medicine with you to show the doctor. 4. Possible Side Effects: Like all medicines, your medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You can reduce the chances of experiencing side effects by using the minimum dose required. Side effects may be more serious in the elderly patients. If you experience any of the following serious effects STOP taking this medicine immediately and contact your doctor or pharmacist: Severe allergic reactions: difficulty breathing, skin rash, swollen facial features or a runny nose. Other possible side effects If any of the following side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist: Occasionally the blood does not clot well, which may result in easy bruising or bleeding. Rarely, a severe reduction in the number of white blood cells, which makes infections more likely. Other rare side effect like shortness of breath. 5. How to store your medicine Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the end of the carton. Do not store above 25C. Keep out of sight and reach of children 6. Further Information What does this medicine contain? The active substance is Paracetamol. Your medicine contains 500 mg of Paracetamol Ph Eur. Each tablet also contains: croscarmellose sodium, povidone, pregelatinised maize starch, stearic acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (E464) and polyethylene glycol. Your medicine is available in packs containing 16 tablets. Who makes this medicine? Your medicine is manufactured by: Wyeth Lederle SpA,Via Nettunense, 90 - 04011 Aprilia (LT), Italy. The Marketing Authorisation Holder is: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Ltd, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ, UK. This leaflet was last approved in: April 2010. If you have any queries or comments about your medicine or any other Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Ltd products, ring our customer Careline or write in confidence to: Careline, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Ltd, Vanwall Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4UB, UK or carelineUK@pfizer.com
PL 00165/0056 * Trade Mark
CI2014-00
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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