PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Paracetamol 500 mg

It contains only paracetamol, but uses a special fast-absorbing formulation (often called OPTIZORB technology in some markets) to make it act quicker than standard tablets.

Uses / Indications

Used for pain and fever relief, including:

• Headache and migraine
• Toothache
• Muscle and back pain
• Period pain
• Sore throat
• Cold and flu symptoms (fever, body aches)
• Mild arthritis pain

Direction of Use

• Adults: usually 1–2 tablets every 4–6 hours as needed
• Maximum: 8 tablets in 24 hours
• Swallow with water
• Short-term use only
• Not usually recommended for children under 10–12 years (depending on local guidance)

Side Effects

Most people tolerate it well, but possible effects include:

• Nausea
• Skin rash (rare allergy)
• Very rare serious skin reactions
• Liver damage in overdose (most important risk)

Overdose can cause serious delayed liver failure, even if you feel fine at first.

Warnings / Precautions

• Do NOT combine with other paracetamol-containing medicines (e.g. Lemsip, Beechams, Day Nurse)
• Avoid alcohol (increases liver toxicity risk)
• Use caution in:
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Chronic alcohol use
• Malnutrition or fasting states
• Overdose requires urgent medical treatment even if symptoms are mild at first

Drug Interactions

• Other paracetamol products (highest risk)
• Alcohol
• Certain liver-affecting drugs (e.g. some antibiotics like flucloxacillin in rare cases)
• Medicines that affect liver metabolism

Contraindications / Caution

Avoid if:

• Allergy to paracetamol
• Severe liver failure