Product Description
Product Name:
Paracetamol/acetaminophen solution 1000mg/30ml
Contains:
Paracetamol/acetaminophen ……1000mg
Package:
30 ml in bottle
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ headache
■ muscle aches
■ backache
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ the common cold
■ toothache
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps
■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
■ more than 4000 mg 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
■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
■ if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ new symptoms occur
■ redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
■ do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
■ dose as follows or as directed by doctor
■ take only with dosing cup provided
■ adults and children 12 years of age and older: 20.3 mL (650 mg) in dosing cup every 6 hours
■ children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
■ each 20.3 mL contains: sodium 32 mg
■ store at 20 -25°C (68 -77°F)
■ do not use if foil on cup is missing or torn