MediChoice Paracetamol 500mg Rapid Release 20 Caplets

Description

Directions

Adults and children over 12 years:
Take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours with water as required (maximum 8 caplets in 24 hours).

Active Ingredients

Paracetamol…500mg

Potassium Sorbate as a preservative.
Two caplets contain 344mg (15mmol) Sodium – this should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet.

Warnings

Do not use MediChoice Paracetamol:

• If you are allergic to paracetamol
• If you are using other medicines containing paracetamol
• For children below 12 years of age
• For longer than a few days at a time for adults unless adviced by a doctor
• For more than 48 hours for children age 12-17 unless advised by a doctor
• If the packaging use-by date has expired

Check with your doctor before use if you:

• Have liver or kidney problems
• Are taking warfarin (a medicine used to thin the blood)

Stop using and tell your doctor if you:

• Have an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking Paracetamol.

Keep to the recommended dose

• If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre or go to the hospital immediately even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage if left untreated.

Store below 25°C.
Do not use if foil seal is broken or damaged.