Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Paracetamol may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
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Frequently asked questions about Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules
How do I take Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules?
Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules comes as capsule containing 500mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules?
The active substance in Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules is paracetamol.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Panadol 500 mg Soft Capsule, Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules (PL 43461/0086) (POM), Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules, Hard (PL 43461/0085)(P). In total there are 7 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: paracetamol
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Capsules. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.