Pill Identifier App

BOOTS PARACETAMOL 500MG CAPLETS

Active substance: PARACETAMOL

View full screen / Print PDF » Download PDF ⇩

Transcript
24mm

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

aches and pains
rheumatic aches and pains, influenza symptoms,

PARACETAMOL TABLETS BP 500 MG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without a prescription, for you to treat a mild illness without a doctors help. 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. You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days. 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 Paracetamol Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Paracetamol Tablets 3. How to take Paracetamol Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Paracetamol Tablets 6. Further information

feverishness and feverish colds

colestyramine (for high cholesterol levels) metoclopramide and domperidone (to treat nausea and

vomiting)

2. Before you take Paracetamol Tablets
Please read the following information. Do not give to children under 6 years. Do not take these tablets if you: are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredients (these are listed in Section 6, Further Information) for example sodium metabisulphite contained in these tablets may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm (breathing difficulties) are taking any other paracetamol-containing products Take special care with this medicine if you: suffer from any liver or kidney problems (especially if serious) or G-6-PD deficiency ( an hereditary condition leading to low red blood cell counts). Taking other medicines Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine, even those not prescribed, for example, herbal remedies and health supplements from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop, as these tablets may interact with Paracetamol Tablets. The following medicines can affect Paracetamol: warfarin (to thin the blood). The effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with an increased risk of bleeding, however occasional doses have no significant effect.

disease Pregnancy and breast-feeding You should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or wish to become pregnant or start breastfeeding whilst taking this medicines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any product. Important information about some of the ingredients of Paracetamol Tablets Paracetamol Tablets contain sodium metabisulphite which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm (breathing difficulties). You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is: Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one or two tablets up to 4 times a day or as instructed by your doctor. Children 6 to 12 years of age: Take half a tablet to one tablet up to 4 times a day. DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE. The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 4 hours and not more than 4 doses should be taken in any
IXXXXXX

chloramphenicol (antibiotic to treat infections) Drugs used to treat diarrhoea caused by gall bladder

1. What Paracetamol Tablets are and what they are used for
Paracetamol is an analgesic and an antipyretic which means it relieves pain and reduce high temperature and fever. These tablets are used for the relief of: mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, sharp nerve pain (neuralgia), toothache, sore throat, period pains,

Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets Insert
SAME SIZE ARTWORK 240 x 120mm Front

240 mm

120 mm

3. How to take Paracetamol Tablets

24 hour period. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. If you take more Paracetamol Tablets than you should If you accidently take more tablets than you should, tell your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital A & E (casualty) department, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Take your medicine in its original packaging with you in order to enable the doctor to identify your medication easily. Children (aged 12 years and under) Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if the child seems well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. If you forget to take a dose If necessary, take the missed dose when you remember and then leave at least 4 hours before taking the next dose. DO NOT TAKE A DOUBLE DOSE TO MAKE UP FOR THE FORGOTTEN DOSE

swollen facial features or a runny nose. Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed: 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

Severe allergic reactions: difficulty breathing, skin rash,

5. How to store Paracetamol Tablets
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 250C. Store in the original package in

order to protect the tablets from moisture.

Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the

4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Paracetamol 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:

carton or label (exp.). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These medicines will help to protect the environment.

6. Further information
What Paracetamol Tablets Contain: The active substance is Paracetamol. The other ingredients are: pregelatinised maize starch, sodium metabisulphite (E223) and magnesium stearate. What Paracetamol Tablets look like and contents of the pack The tablets are white capsule shaped with a breakline on one side.

SAME SIZE ARTWORK 240 x 120mm Back

240 mm

Text----------------9 points Sub heading ----10 points main heading - ---11 points

IXXXXX

120 mm

or 100 tablets or containers of 16 and 100 tablets for dispensing purposes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Name and address: Bristol Laboratories Limited, Unit 3, Canalside, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1EG, United Kingdom Telephone: 0044 (0)1442 200922 Fax: 0044 (0)1442 873717 info@bristol-labs.co.uk E-mail: Paracetamol Tablets BP 500 mg; PL 17907/0001 This leaflet was last revised in September 2011 To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio format, please contact the licence holder at the address (or telephone, fax, email) above.

They are available in cartons containing 8, 12, 16, 24, 30, 32

15 mm

These tablets are used for the relief of: mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, PARACETAMOL TABLETS BP 500 MG sharp nerve pain (neuralgia), toothache, sore throat, period Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking pains, aches and pains this medicine, because it contains important information rheumatic aches and pains, influenza symptoms, for you. feverishness and feverish colds This medicine is available without a prescription, for you to 2. Before you take Paracetamol Tablets treat a mild illness without a doctors help. However, you still need to take it carefully before you start taking this medicine, Please read the following information. Do not give to children under 6 years. to get the best results from it. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Do not take these tablets if you: Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredients (these You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do are listed in Section 6, Further Information) for example not improve after 3 days. sodium metabisulphite contained in these tablets may rarely If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or bronchospasm (breathing difficulties) pharmacist. are taking any other paracetamol-containing products In this leaflet: Take special care with this medicine if you: 1. What Paracetamol Tablets are and what they are suffer from any liver or kidney problems (especially if used for serious) or G-6-PD deficiency (an hereditary condition 2. Before you take Paracetamol Tablets leading to low red blood cell counts). 3. How to take Paracetamol Tablets Taking other medicines 4. Possible side effects Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have 5. How to store Paracetamol Tablets recently taken any other medicine, even those not 6. Further information prescribed, for example, herbal remedies and health 1. What Paracetamol Tablets are and supplements from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop, as these tablets may interact with Paracetamol what they are used for Paracetamol is an analgesic and an antipyretic which means Tablets. The following medicines can affect Paracetamol: it relieves pain and reduce high temperature and fever.

PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

warfarin (to thin the blood). The effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with an increased risk of bleeding, however occasional doses have no significant effect. colestyramine (for high cholesterol levels) metoclopramide and domperidone (to treat nausea and vomiting) chloramphenicol (antibiotic to treat infections) Drugs used to treat diarrhoea caused by gall bladder disease Pregnancy and breast-feeding You should let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or wish to become pregnant or start breastfeeding whilst taking this medicines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any product. Important information about some of the ingredients of Paracetamol Tablets Paracetamol Tablets contain sodium metabisulphite which may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm (breathing difficulties).

3. How to take Paracetamol Tablets
You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is: Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one or two tablets up to 4 times a day or as instructed by your doctor. Children 6 to 12 years of age: Take half a tablet to one tablet up to 4 times a day.

125 mm

Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets Insert
SAME SIZE ARTWORK 220 x 125 mm Front Kaypee Design Version - 001 - 130910 Version - 002 -- 130711 Version - 003 -- 170911

220 mm

IXXXXXX

15 mm

DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE. The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 4 hours and not more than 4 doses should be taken in any 24 hour period. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE. If you take more Paracetamol Tablets than you should If you accidently take more tablets than you should, tell your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital A & E (casualty) department, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Take your medicine in its original packaging with you in order to enable the doctor to identify your medication easily. Children (aged 12 years and under) Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if the child seems well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. If you forget to take a dose If necessary, take the missed dose when you remember and then leave at least 4 hours before taking the next dose. DO NOT TAKE A DOUBLE DOSE TO MAKE UP FOR THE FORGOTTEN DOSE

5. How to store Paracetamol Tablets
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 250C. Store in the original package in order to protect the tablets from moisture. Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the carton or label (exp.). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These medicines will help to protect the environment.

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

6. Further information
What Paracetamol Tablets Contain: The active substance is Paracetamol.
IXXXXX

220 mm SAME SIZE ARTWORK 220 x 125 mm Back

Text--9points Sub heading -10 points main heading - 11 points

125 mm

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. Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed: 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

The other ingredients are: pregelatinised maize starch, sodium metabisulphite (E223) and magnesium stearate. What Paracetamol Tablets look like and contents of the pack The tablets are white capsule shaped with a breakline on one side. They are available in cartons containing 8, 12, 16, 24, 30, 32 or 100 tablets or containers of 16 and 100 tablets for dispensing purposes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Name and address: Bristol Laboratories Limited, Unit 3, Canalside, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1EG, United Kingdom Telephone: 0044 (0)1442 200922 Fax: 0044 (0)1442 873717 info@bristol-labs.co.uk E-mail: Paracetamol Tablets BP 500 mg; PL 17907/0001 This leaflet was last revised in September 2011 To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio format, please contact the licence holder at the address (or telephone, fax, email) above.

Expand view ⇕

Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. This information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Advertisement
Close

Recommended

(web6)