Paracetamol i. e. Acetaminophen Tablets 1000mg and 500mg for Fever and Pain Relief

• Customization: Available
• Application: Internal Medicine
• Usage Mode: For oral administration
• Model NO.: Paracetamol 1000mg
• Suitable for: Elderly, Children, Adult
• State: Solid
• Shape: Tablet
• Type: Organic Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical Technology: Chemical Synthesis
• Package: 10 Tablets* 10 Blisters/Box
• Carton Package: Customized
• Gross Weight: Customized
• Dimension: Customized
• Quality Standard: Customized
• Transport Package: Carton
• Specification: 1000mg
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 10000000 Boxes/Month

Product Description

What is paracetamol tablets?

Paracetamol tablets is a medicine used for mild to moderate pain. It can be bought over the counter in pharmacies, supermarkets and other shops.
You can also take paracetamol tablets for:

• Fever(high temperature)
• Stronger pain - used with other pain relievers.

Paracetamol tablets doesn't treat the cause of your pain, it just eases the feeling of pain.
Paracetamol tablets can be used for:

• Backache
• Headache
• Migraine
• Muscle strains
• Period pain
• Toothache
• Aches and pains due to colds and flu

How does paracetamol tablets work?

Paracetamol tablets has been in use for more than 70 years. The way it works to reduce pain and fever is not fully understood.
Paracetamol tablets begins to ease pain and lower a high temperature about 30 minutes after a dose is taken. Its effects usually last for about 4 to 6 hours.

Types of paracetamol

Paracetamol comes in the following forms:

• Tablets
• Capsules
• Dry Suspension
• Soluble powders

Modified release paracetamol tablets

Modified release paracetamol tablets has a higher dose of paracetamol than standard paracetamol tablets. This can also be called:

• Controlled release paracetamol tablets
• Extended-release paracetamol tablets
• Slow-release paracetamol tablets
• Sustained release paracetamol tablets

This type of paracetamol tablets is often used to help manage pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Modified release paracetamol tablets is released into your body more slowly than normal paracetamol tablets products.
Modified release paracetamol tablets is designed to be taken less often than normal paracetamol tablets. You take a dose every 8 hours (3 times a day).

How much paracetamol tablets can I take?

It's dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of paracetamol. This may damage your liver, which can be fatal (cause death).
The suggested dose of paracetamol tablets for adults and children 12 years and over is:

• No more than 1g every 4 to 6 hours
• A total of 4g daily

Children aged 1 month to 12 years

Dosing for children is 15 mg per kg. Paracetamol tablets can be given every 4 to 6 hours as required, with no more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
The label on your liquid paracetamol tablets product will have clear dosing instructions.
Learn more about giving paracetamol tablets to babies and children.

What should I do if forget to take a dose of paracetamol tablets?

If you forget to take your dose of paracetamol tablets, you should:

• Take the dose as soon as you remember
• Unless it's within 4 hours of your next dose - in which case you should skip that dose

Doses of paracetamol tablets should be taken at least 4 hours apart.
Don't take more than the recommended dose over a 24-hour period.
Check the directions on your medicine package. It should tell you what to do.

Can i take paracetamol tablets with my other medicines?

Do not take paracetamol if you are also taking other medicines that contain paracetamol. These might be:

• Paracetamol tablets/ibuprofen combinations
• Migraine preparations
• Some cough and cold remedies
• Medicines prescribed by your doctor

This is because of the risk of overdosing on paracetamol tablets. This may damage your liver and can be fatal (cause death).
Paracetamol tablets won't interact with many other medicines if only taken for a few days for pain or fever. It's also safe to take paracetamol tablets if you are on antibiotics.
If you take other medicines, it is important to:

• Check with your doctor or pharmacist that you can take your medicine with paracetamol tablets
• Read the information leaflet that comes with your medicine

Warfarin and paracetamol tablets

Paracetamol tablets is the suggested painkiller for people taking warfarin.
You should take the lowest dose that helps your pain. If you're still in pain after taking paracetamol tablets for 3 or 4 days, speak with your doctor.
Long-term use of paracetamol tablets may increase the effect of warfarin. This can increase your chance of bleeding. However, this is unlikely to happen if you take paracetamol tablets occasionally.

When should i not take paracetamol tablets?

Do not take paracetamol tablets if you have:

• An allergy to paracetamol tablets
• Taken other medicines that contain paracetamol tablets
• Already taken the recommended dose within a 24-hour period

Check with your doctor or a pharmacist before taking paracetamol tablets if you have:

• Liver problems
• Kidney problems
• Drink more than the recommended amounts of alcohol
• You are very underweight

Paracetamol tablets, food, alcohol and driving

Will paracetamol tablets affect my driving?

Paracetamol tablets is unlikely to affect your driving.

Is it okay to drink alcohol when I'm taking paracetamol tablets?

Drinking a small amount of alcohol is unlikely to be harmful if you are taking paracetamol tablets.

Are there any foods i should avoid?

You can eat normally when taking paracetamol tablets.

What are the possible side effects of paracetamol tablets?

Use of any medicine always carries some chance of unwanted side effects, but side effects with paracetamol tablets are rare.
Rare side effects of paracetamol tablets may include hypersensitivity reactions, such as rashes and itching, and lower than normal levels of red or white blood cells or platelets
People react differently to medicines. Just because a side effect is listed doesn't mean you will get the side effect. It's important to be careful when taking any medicine.

Can I use paracetamol tablets often?

You should talk to your doctor about using paracetamol tablets for a long time.
Long-term use of paracetamol tablets can cause:

• Tiredness
• Breathlessness
• Your fingers and lips to go blue
• Anaemia (low red blood cell count)
• Liver and kidney damage
• Heart disease and stroke if you have high blood pressure

What happens if I take too much paracetamol tablets?

If you have taken too much paracetamol tablets -Call local emergency center immediately and ask for an ambulance- even if you have no symptoms.
Liver failure can happen if you take too much paracetamol tablets and don't get help. This can lead to death.
Symptoms of paracetamol tablets overdose are:

• Abdominal pain,nausea,vomiting
• Liver problems
• Seizures
• Coma and death

These symptoms usually happen 24 hours after taking the drug.
You can be given an antidote if you get medical help soon after taking paracetamol tablets.

How can I avoid taking too much paracetamol tablets?

You can make sure that you don't take too much paracetamol tablets by:

• Carefully following the directions for using paracetamol tablets-containing medicines
• Learning how to identify paracetamol tablets as the active ingredient in medicines

Paracetamol tablets and life stages

Can paracetamol tablets be given to children?

You can give your child paracetamol tablets if they have a high temperature, and this is making them uncomfortable. Get medical advice if the fever does not get better.
You can give paracetamol tablets to your child after their vaccinations (shots) to treat pain and fever.
Don't give paracetamol tablets to babies younger than one month old.

How much paracetamol tablets should I give my child?

Paracetamol tablets comes in different strengths for different ages. It's important to choose the right paracetamol tablets product for your child's age.
Make sure that you:

• Always read the medicine label and packaging before use
• Know your child's weight - the recommended dose of paracetamol tablets is based on their body weight

When giving your child paracetamol tablets, never:

• Give more than the maximum recommended dose
• Give more doses than recommended in a 24-hour period

When giving your child medicines, you should:

• Measure liquid medicines accurately using the syringe that comes with the medicine
• Write down all the medicines your give them, and when you give them

Don't give your child paracetamol tablets for more than 48 hours unless told to do so by a doctor.
Always keep medicines in a safe place, out of the reach of children.

Can I take paracetamol tablets if I'm pregnant?

Paracetamol tablets is widely used during pregnancy. Paracetamol tablets readily crosses the placenta, but doesn't appear to raise the chance of birth differences or bad pregnancy outcomes.
As with any medicine taken during pregnancy, you should get medical advice before taking paracetamol tablets.
If you take paracetamol tablets when pregnant, make sure that you take it:

• At the lowest effective dose
• For the shortest possible time

Can I take paracetamol tablets if I'm breastfeeding?

If you take paracetamol tablets when breastfeeding, make sure you take the recommended dose, for the shortest possible time.
It appears in breast milk in very small amounts which are very unlikely to harm your baby.
Paracetamol tablets is the first choice of painkiller if you are breastfeeding.

More information

Asking your doctor about your treatment or medicine is important. Read our guide of important questions to ask your pharmacist or doctor before taking a medicine.
You can also check list of medicines that contain paracetamol tablets. This shows all drugs that contain paracetamol tablets as an active ingredient.