White circular, flat, bevelled uncoated tablets with breakline on one side and other side plain of each tablet.
This medicine contains paracetamol. It belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics (painkillers) and is used to treat pain (including headache, toothache, back and period pain) and cold or flu symptoms.
Adults, Elderly and Children over 16 years: Two tablets every four hours as required. Not more than eight tablets in 24 hours. Do not take for more than 3 days without consulting the doctor.
These doses should not be given more frequently than every four hours nor should more than four doses be given in any 24 hour period.
Pediatric Population: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
Children aged 10 to 15 years: One tablet every four to six hours when necessary to a maximum of four doses in 24 hours. Do not take for more than 3 days without consulting the doctor.
These doses should not be repeated more frequently than every four to six hours nor should more than four doses be given in any 24 hour period.
The tablets need to be swallowed with a glass of liquid.
What should the patient do if a dose is missed: If the patient forgets to take a dose at the right time, take it as soon as the patient remembers. However, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Remember to leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Signs and Symptoms of Overdose: Symptoms of paracetamol overdosage, in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion.
Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur.
When should the patient not take Paracetamol (Sanpara): Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment.
Do not take for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. If symptoms persist consult a doctor.
Caution is advised if paracetamol is administered concomitantly with flucloxacillin.
Care that should be taken when taking Paracetamol (Sanpara): If the patient is allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
If the patient has severe kidney or liver problem.
Please tell the doctor or pharmacist if the patient is taking or has recently taken any other medicines.
While taking paracetamol the patient should not take any other medicines which contain paracetamol. This includes some painkillers, cough and cold remedies.
If the patient is taking flucloxacillin (antibiotic), due to a serious risk of blood and fluid abnormality.
If the patient is taking medicines used to thin the blood such as warfarin.
If the patient is taking metoclopramide or domperidone - used to stop feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).
If the patient is taking Colestyramine - for lowering blood cholesterol levels.
Taking alcohol with paracetamol can increase the chances of getting side effects.
If the patient is pregnant, may be pregnant or plans to get pregnant.
If the patient is breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.
N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.
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