Paramol Easy Swallow 24 tablets offer effective pain relief for mild to moderate pain. These tablets are designed for easy swallowing, suitable for adults and children over 16. Paramol provides relief from headaches, period pain, muscle aches, and more. Clinical studies demonstrate its efficacy in reducing inflammation and pain.

Key features:

• Small, smooth tablets for easy swallowing
• Effective relief for mild to moderate pain
• Suitable for adults and children over 16
• Contains paracetamol and dihydrocodeine tartrate
• Non-drowsy formulation
• Convenient pack size of 24 tablets

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with this product?

Paramol is suitable for relieving mild to moderate pain such as headaches, period cramps, muscle aches, toothache, and pain from minor injuries.

What are the benefits of using this product?

The small, smooth tablets are easy to swallow, making them ideal for those who struggle with larger tablets. The non-drowsy formula allows you to go about your day without feeling sedated.

How does this product work?

Paramol contains paracetamol and dihydrocodeine tartrate, which work together to reduce pain and inflammation. The dihydrocodeine component is a mild opioid analgesic.

Are there any known side effects?

Common side effects may include constipation, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. Seek medical advice if you experience any severe or persistent side effects.

What does the research say about this product?

Clinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Paramol in providing relief from mild to moderate pain, with a favorable safety profile when used as directed.

What are the main ingredients or components of this product?

The active ingredients are paracetamol and dihydrocodeine tartrate.

Is this product vegan?

Yes, Paramol Easy Swallow tablets are suitable for vegans.

Does this product contain any common allergens?

No, Paramol does not contain any common allergens such as gluten, lactose, or nuts.

Are there any precautions or interactions to be aware of?

Paramol may interact with certain medications, so it's important to consult your doctor or pharmacist before use, especially if you have any underlying medical conditions or are taking other medications.

Can this product be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

It's generally recommended to avoid Paramol during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a healthcare professional, as the dihydrocodeine component may pose risks.

Patient Information Leaflet

Active Ingredients:

• Paracetamol 500mg
• Dihydrocodeine tartrate 7.46mg

Other Ingredients:

• Magnesium stearate
• Maize starch
• Povidone
• Hypromellose
• Titanium dioxide
• Macrogol 400

Patient Information Leaflet

Adults and Adolescents (16 years and over):

• Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Adolescents (12-15 years):

• Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years:

• Not recommended.

Take tablets with or after meals. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take for more than 3 days continuously without medical advice.

Patient Information Leaflet

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Do not store above 25°C.
• Do not use after the expiry date shown on the packaging.
• Contains dihydrocodeine, which can cause addiction if used continuously for more than 3 days.
• Consult your doctor if you need to take for longer periods or in higher doses.
• Do not take with other paracetamol-containing products.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while using this medicine.

Patient Information Leaflet

Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop any of the following

• signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as difficulties in breathing, faster heartbeat, severe forms of skin reactions such as itchiness, skin rash with redness, peeling, flaking or blistering, swelling of the face.

Tell your doctor if you experience the following side effects:

• blood disorder resulting in unexplained or unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers.
• depression, hallucination, confused, changes in mood, restlessness or nightmares
• dizziness, spinning sensation, drowsiness, convulsions, uncontrollable twitching or jerking movements, headaches
• blurred vision, double vision, reduction in pupil size
• slow heartbeat, shortness of breath, cough suppression- stomach pain, feeling sick, constipation, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of bladder control, diarrhoea
• muscle stiffness
• very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported
• pain or difficulty in passing urine
• loss of libido, reduction in body temperature, excess sweating, tiredness, feeling unwell.

Frequency “Not known’’ (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):

• A serious condition that can make blood more acidic (called metabolic acidosis), in patients with severe illness using paracetamol (see section 2)

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. or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.