Paracetamol Tablets

Paracetamol is for the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat and period pain. Also for the symptomatic relief of rheumatic and muscular aches and pains, sciatica, fibrositis, lumbago, joint swelling and stiffness, influenza, feverish colds and feverishness.

• Paracetamol can be used for the relief of mild to moderate pain, such as toothache, cold & flu, fever, migraine, headaches and more

Paracetamol works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It also reduces fever by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain where body temperature is regulated.

Do not take paracetamol and tell your doctor if:
• You are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients in your medicine
• Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash and breathing problems. There can also be swelling of the legs, arms, face, throat or tongue

Dosage: Swallow the caplets, preferably with a drink of water.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one or two caplets up to four times a day, as required.
Children 6 to 12 years: Half to one caplet up to four times a day, as required.

• The usual dose of paracetamol is 2 caplets
• Swallow the caplets whole with a drink of water
• Wait at least 4 hours before taking another dose
• Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Paracetamol is safe to take in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, at recommended doses. This medicine is generally well tolerated.

The following side effects may happen with this medicine:
Stop taking paracetamol and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:
• You get swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. You could also notice an itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria). This may mean you are having an allergic reaction to paracetamol.
• You get serious skin reactions. Very rare cases have been reported.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects gets serious or lasts longer than a few days:
• You get infections or bruise more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood problem (such as agranulocytosis, neutropenia or thrombocytopenia). This side effect has only happened in a few people taking paracetamol.
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