What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache the common cold backache minor pain of arthritis toothache muscular aches premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever
liver disease.
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. …
New symptoms occur pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid high humidity see end flap for expiration date and lot number Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Paracetamol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache the common cold backache minor pain of arthritis toothache muscular aches premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor…
In many countries Paracetamol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Paracetamol is sold under names such as Little Fevers, Bactimicina, Pamprin Max Formula, Pamprin Multi-symptom, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Percogesic Reformulated Jan 2011, Premsyn Pms, Panadol Pm. Brand names differ between countries.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.