What it is and what it is used for

for Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer) and an antipyretic (helps to reduce body temperature when you have a fever).

This medicine is used for the relief of headache, migraine, neuralgia and rheumatic aches and pains. Also for the relief of symptoms of colds and influenza.

What you need to know before you take it

e Paracetamol Tablets Do not take Paracetamol Tablets if:

• you are allergic to paracetamol or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine

(listed in section 6).

Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. Warnings and Precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Paracetamol Tablets if:

(called metabolic acidosis) that must have urgent treatment (see section 2). ¢ carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone (for epilepsy), rifampicin | (antibiotic for infections), and also St. John's wort (hypericum perforatum) as |

the maximum recommended doses of paracetamol.

Paracetamol with alcohol Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine as together they can affcct your liver function. Pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are

planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before

taking this medicine. If necessary, Paracetamol Tablets can be used during pregnancy and while breast-feeding, but you should use the lowest possible

dose that reduces your pain and/or your fever and use it for the shortest

¢ you suffer from any liver or kidney problems

• you suffer from alcohol dependence

time possible.

¢ you suffer from asthma and are sensitive to aspirin

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per tablet, thatisto

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Information on Sodium content

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

How to take it

Paracetamol Tablets The tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.

A serious condition that can make blood more acidic (called metabolic acidosis),

Dose Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor

Reporting of side effects

Age Adults, the elderly and children 16 years and over

Dose 1 or 2 tablets

How often Every 4 – 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses

Children 12 – 15 years

1 or 1 1/2 tablets | in any 24 hour period.

Children 10 – 12 years Children 6 – 10 years

1 tablet 1/2 tablet

Children under 6 years Not recommended Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to.

If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. If you take more Paracetamol Tablets than you should

Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. If you forget to take Paracetamol Tablets Do NOT take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If any of the following very rare side effects occur (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people), STOP taking the tablets and contact your doctor IMMEDIATELY: allergic reactions which may be severe, such as skin rash and itching, sometimes with swelling of the mouth or face or shortness of breath e skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers ¢ breathing problems. These are more likely if you have experienced them before when taking other painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin

• unexplained bruising or bleeding (may be signs of a problem with your blood)
• feeling sick, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite and yellowing of the eyes and

skin (may be signs of a problem with your liver function).

Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.

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in patients with severe illness using paracetamol (see section 2).

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. Youcan also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card inthe Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

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How to store it

Paracetamol Tablets KEEP THIS MEDICINE OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.

The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Keep this medicine in the original package and protect from heat, light and

moisture. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Contents of the pack and other information

What Paracetamol Tablets contain Paracetamol 500mg Tablets contain paracetamol 500mg as the active substance. They also contain the following other ingredients: maize starch, povidone, pregelatinised maize starch, sodium starch glycolate and magnesium

stearate.

What Paracetamol Tablets look like and contents of the pack Paracetamol Tablets are white capsule shaped tablets, plain on one side and with a breakline on the other side. This medicine is available in pack sizes of 16, 24, 32, 100, 500 or 1000 tablets.

(Not all pack sizes may be marketed).

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer Crescent Pharma Ltd., Key House, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 8SR, UK. This leaflet was last revised in February 2025.

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