Swallow with water.

Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1-2 caplets with water every 4-6 hours. (Maximum of 8 capsules in 24 hours).

Children 7-12 years old: ½ - 1 caplet with water every 4-6 hours. (Maximum of 4 caplets in 24 hours).

Not recommended for children under 7 years of age.

Do not take Paracetamol for longer than 48 hours at a time unless advised to by a doctor. 

Ingredients:

500mg of the active ingredient Paracetamol in each caplet.

Warnings:

Do not take Paracetamol Caplet if you:

Have ever had an allergic reaction to Paracetamol Caplets or any of the ingredients in the tablet. An allergic reaction may include a rash, itching, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue.

If you take more Paracetamol Caplets than you should:

If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of the caplets at the same time, or if you think a child has swallowed any of the caplets, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. 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.

If you forget to take Paracetamol Caplets:

If you forget to take a caplet take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Never take two doses together. Take the remaining doses at the correct time.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Paracetamol Caplets if you:

• Have been an alcoholic
• Suffer from severe kidney or severe liver disease.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:

• Medicines to prevent blood clotting such as warfarin
• Metoclopramide and domperidone (used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting)
• Colestyramine (used to treat high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood). Should not be taken at least One hour before and after taking paracetamol
• Imatinib (used to treat leukaemia and some stomach tumours)

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicines.

Other precautions you should take:

If you see another doctor or go into hospital, let them know what medicines you are taking.

• Do not use the caplets after the end of the expiry month shown on the product packaging.
• Keep the caplets stored below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light.
• Do not transfer them to another container.
• Keep paracetamol tablets out of the reach and sight of children in a secure place.
• Remember that this medicine is for you only. Never give it to anyone else. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
• Return all unused medicines to your pharmacist for safe disposal.