Aspar paracetamol extra caplets Docment Information
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- 1. W HAT P ARACETAMOL E XTRA C
- 2. W HAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE P ARACETAMOL E XTRA C
- Take special care and tell your doctor if you
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking any of the following medicines
- Dosage in children 12-15 years
- Patient Information Leaflet for PARACETAMOL EXTRA CAPLETS Paracetamol and Caffeine
- If you take more Paracetamol Extra Caplets than you should.
- If you forget to take Paracetamol Extra Caplets.
- 4. P OSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
- Reporting of side effects
- 6. C ONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION
| ASPAR Paracetamol EXTRA Caplets Docment Information File Prepared: 18.12.16 FILE VERSION : UTV17 Font used: HELVETICA Condensed (Med, Bold & Italic) Font Size 8pt / spaced as 9.6 Document size 120 x 200 mm Printed two sides in Back Software: QUARK 9.5 presented as PDF Proof
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What is in this leaflet 1. What Paracetamol Extra Caplets are and what they are used for 2. What you need to know before you take Paracetamol Extra Caplets 3. How to take Paracetamol Extra Caplets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Paracetamol Extra Caplets 6. Contents of the pack and other information
Paracetamol Extra Caplets contain paracetamol and caffeine and are used for the relief of headache, migraine, backache, fever, dental pain, period pain, the symptoms of cold and flu, sciatica and rheumatic and muscular aches and pains. 2. W HAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE P ARACETAMOL E XTRA C APLETS Do not take these caplets if you: · Are allergic to Paracetamol, or any of the other ingredients listed in section 6 (See section 4 – Possible Side Effects) · Have a peptic ulcer or have had one in the past · Are pregnant Take special care and tell your doctor if you: · Suffer from liver or kidney problems · Have heart disease or high blood pressure · Suffer from G6PD deficiency · Suffer from alcohol dependency · Are pregnant or breast feeding · Are on a low sodium diet Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking any of the following medicines: · Blood thinning medicines such as Warfarin · Metoclopramide, and Domperidone (for sickness and digestive disorders) · Colestyramine (to help control cholesterol levels) · Andrenocorticoids, anabolic steroids, androgens or ACTH · Oral tetracyclines (a type of antibiotic) · Any drugs that affect the liver · Any other anti inflammatory drugs e.g. aspirin · Antidepressants e.g. barbiturates, amitryptiline 3. H OW TO TAKE P ARACETAMOL E XTRA CAPLETS Dosage in adults and children over 16 years: Take one or two caplets every four to six hours when necessary to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours. Dosage in children 12-15 years: Take one caplet every four to six hours when necessary to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours. Swallow the caplets whole with a drink of water. Do not chew. When taking this medicine, it is important to remember the following: · Do not give these caplets to children under 12 years of age unless told to by your doctor · Do not exceed the stated dose Patient Information Leaflet for PARACETAMOL EXTRA CAPLETS Paracetamol and Caffeine Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. - If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. - You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 3 days. C o d e > > >
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C o d e > > > · Do not drink alcohol or take other Paracetamol containing products whilst taking this medicine. · Do not take excessive amounts of caffeine containing beverages. · If symptoms persist for more than 3 days consult your doctor. If you take more Paracetamol Extra Caplets than you should. · Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Take the container and any remaining tablets with you. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
· Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. P OSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Paracetamol Extra Caplets can cause side effects but not everybody gets them. If you experience any of the following symptoms below after taking this medicine go to the nearest hospital IMMEDIATELY. Serious side effects · Pancreatitis or Hepatitis (symptoms include abdominal pain, tiredness, fever, nausea, yellowing of skin or eyes) · Skin rashes and itching. Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. · Difficulty breathing · Swollen face · Unusual bruising or bleeding, throat and mouth ulcers or bleeding gums accompanied by tiredness and flu like symptoms
· Pain in the lower back and groin · Restlessness and excitement · Blood disorders including aneamia · Changes in your urine · Stomach ulcers If you experience any of these or any other side effects and they get serious, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Reporting of side effects 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.
Keep medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging to protect from light and moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the packaging. 6. C ONTENTS OF THE PACK AND OTHER INFORMATION The active ingredients in Paracetamol Extra Caplets are Paracetamol 500mg and Caffeine Anhydrous 65mg. They are tablets with embossed ‘ap and x’ on one face on either side of a break line. The other ingredients are starch, povidone K- 30, povidone K90, croscarmellose sodium, talc, stearic acid and magnesium stearate. The Product Licence Holder and Manufacturer is Aspar Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Capitol Way, Colindale, London NW9 0EQ. PL 08977/0025 & PL 08977/0024 Paracetamol Extra Caplets are sold in blister packs of 8, 16, 24, 28 and 32. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Text Revised November 2016 · Nausea and vomiting · Insomnia · Headache · Irritability and anxiety · Rapid or irregular heartbeat Yüklə 165,06 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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