Paracetamol/acetaminophen 325mg/10ml solution

paracetamol:acetaminophen solution 325:10ml

Product Description

Product Name:

Paracetamol/acetaminophen solution 325mg/10ml

Contains:

Paracetamol/acetaminophen ……325mg

Package:

10 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