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 500mg Tablets (32)
⚠ 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.
How to take it
this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet. Swallow the tablets, preferably with a drink of water
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If necessary, Paracetamol 500mg Tablets can be used during pregnancy. You should use the lowest possible dose that reduces
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Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard. Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg, which is the active ingredient. As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain pregelatinised maize starch, sodium metabisulfite (E223), magnesium stearate. The pack contains 32 white, round, flat bevelled edge tablets with a break line on one side.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by Omega Pharma Ltd, DMC 02, County Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AG, UK. Marketing Authorisation held by Galpharm Healthcare Ltd Wrafton Braunton Devon EX33 2DL, UK. Leaflet prepared January 2025. If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA.
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Possible side effects
see your pharmacist or doctor:
- Skin rash
- Unusual bruising, or infections such as sore throats – this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
- Nausea, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): A serious condition that can make blood more acidic (called metabolic acidosis), in patients with severe illness using paracetamol (see section 2).
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to store it
this medicine
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Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. If you take too many tablets: 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. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the 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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- If you have severe kidney problems or liver problems (including a disease caused by drinking alcohol).
- Do not give to children under 6
Reporting of side effects
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Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
Children 6 to 10 years
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Do not take:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Other important information
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This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Children 10 to 12 years
How many How often to take to take One or two Every 4 to 6 hours, tablets as required. Don't take more than 8 tablets (4 doses) in any 24 hours. One to one Every 4 to 6 hours, and a half as required. Don't tablets take more than 6 tablets (4 doses) in any 24 hours. One tablet Every 4 to 6 hours, as required. Don't take more than 4 tablets (4 doses) in any 24 hours. Half a Every 4 to 6 hours, tablet as required. Don't take more than 2 tablets (4 doses) in any 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (32)
How do I take Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (32)?
Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (32) comes as tablet 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 500mg Tablets (32)?
The active substance in Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (32) is paracetamol.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (32)?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots Paracetamol 500 mg Effervescent Tablets, Boots Paracetamol 500 mg tablets (P), Boots Paracetamol 500mg Caplets. In total there are 20 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 500mg Tablets (32), 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 500mg Tablets (32) 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 500mg Tablets (32). 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.