Accord Paracetamol 500mg 24 Effervescent Tablets

Accord Paracetamol 500mg 24 Effervescent Tablets
Description
Description
Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets are analgesic tablets for the relief of mild to moderate pain including neuralgia, migraine, headache, toothache, sore throat, feverishness, period pain and aches and pains such as muscle pain and backache.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Active Ingredient:
Each effervescent tablet contains 500 mg of Paracetamol.
Other Ingredients:
Anhydrous citric acid, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Sorbitol E420, Sodium carbonate anhydrous, Povidone K25 (E1201), Simethicone, Saccharin sodium, Lemon flavour (containing maize maltodextrin, acacia gum (E 414), alpha-tocopherol (E 307), Macrogol 6000
Usage and Instructions
Usage and Instructions
For oral administration only. Dissolve the tablets in water (about 200 ml) before swallowing. These tablets are effervescent, stir before use.
Adults, the elderly and children over 16 year:
One or two tablets to be taken up to four times daily. Maximum dose of 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children 12-15 years :
One tablet,every 4-6 hours when necessary to a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years of age:
Not recommended.
The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 4 hours, and not more than 4 doses should be taken in any 24 hour period.
Dosage should not be continued for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor.
Warnings
Warnings
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.
Do not give to children under 6 years of age.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not take Paracetamol 500mg Capsules if you:
Are taking any other products that contain paracetamol.
Are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients.
Take special care and talk to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking Paracetamol 500mg Capsules if you are:
Suffering from liver or kidney disease (including alcoholic liver disease).
Suffering from G-6-PD deficiency (an hereditary condition leading to low red blood cell counts).
Taking medicines that reduce the clotting of the blood (e.g. warfarin).
Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist before taking Paracetamol 500mg Capsules if you are taking:
Some antibiotics (chloramphenicol).
Anti-sickness treatments (metoclopramide, domperidone).
Some treatments for diarrhoea caused by gall bladder disease.
Lipid lowering drugs (cholestyramine).
Side Effects
Side Effects
Although side effects with Paracetamol are non common, side effects may occur if the recommended dose is exceeded.