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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Boots Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets
⚠ 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, Caffeine may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist or nurse have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.
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Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. | If your symptoms continue or your | headache becomes persistent, see your doctor. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, this medicine can _| cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. However, if you experience any of the following side effects, anything else unusual happens, stop taking the medicine immediately, and see your doctor or pharmacist. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience: *sudden, severe allergic reaction with breathing difficulty, swelling, | lightheadedness, fast heartbeat, sweating and loss of consciousness | *reduction in blood platelets, which increases the risk of bleeding or bruising) *severe decrease in white blood cells which may lead to severe infections eshortness of breath, this is more likely | if you have experienced this before when taking other painkillers such as | aspirin or ibuprofen (non-steroidal
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Amount*| Caffeine content | Filter coffee | 100 ml | 50-100 mg Instant coffee} 100 ml | 20-73 mg Tea 100 ml |20-73 mg [Coladrink | 100 ml up to 20 mg Chocolate | 100g 5-20 mg
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patients with severe illness using | paracetamol (see section 2). | Caffeine side effects
If you do not take more than the | recommended 520 mg of caffeine per day side effects are unlikely, but you must remember to take into | account caffeine from coffee, tea, other medicines, etc. Some people | are more sensitive to caffeine and can get side effects at lower doses, especially if they have never had caffeine before or have not had
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Not known (frequency cannot be | estimated based on available data):
*dizziness tremor *insomnia
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|etinnitus (ringing in the ears) *stomach complaints (e.g. nausea,
vomiting and diarrhoea) *abnormal or irregular heartbeat, | rapid heartbeat, an increased need to pass water, and rapid breathing. | If you experience any caffeine-related
Possible side effects
, stop taking all medicines | containing caffeine, including this medicine and stop consuming food | that contains caffeine (coffee, tea,
cola drinks, and chocolate). | If you stop taking caffeine after regular use | There are some people who may experience unwanted side effects | when they stop taking tablets or foods containing caffeine after regular use. | The most common effect is headache but also tiredness and feeling less | alert can occur. These effects are temporary and may last up to a week | but to minimize these effects it is best to gradually reduce caffeine intake. L
Reporting ofsideeffects
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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. By reporting side effects you can help | provide more information on the
safety of this medicine.
How to store it
this medicine
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Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
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Do not use this medicine after the
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expiry date printed on the pack.
6. Contents of the pack and
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other information What this medicine contains Each tablet contains the active
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ingredients: paracetamol 500 mg and caffeine 65 mg. The other ingredients are: povidone, maize starch, methylcellulose, talc and calcium stearate. What this medicine looks like and contents of the pack White capsule shaped tablets with no marks and plain on both sides. This product is available in pack sizes of 16 and 32 tablets. Not all pack sizes are available. The Marketing Authorisation holder
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and manufacturer is Wrafton Laboratories Limited, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2DL, UK. Text revised: March 2025.
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If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company | PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA. Other formats To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please | call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK only) | Please be ready to give the following information:
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Product name: Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets | Reference number: 12063/0007 This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
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Frequently asked questions about Boots Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets
How do I take Boots Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets?
Boots Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets comes as tablet containing 500mg / 65mg. 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 & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets?
The active substance in Boots Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets is paracetamol, caffeine.
Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Panadol Extra Advance 500mg/65mg Tablets (GSL), Panadol Extra Advance 500mg/65mg Tablets (P), Panadol Period Pain 500mg/65mg Tablets. In total there are 4 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 & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets, 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 & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets 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, caffeine
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
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Ask anything about Boots Paracetamol & Caffeine 500mg/65mg Tablets. 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.