How does it work?

Paracetamol is a medicine used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It is also useful for reducing fever. It is not fully understood how paracetamol produces these effects. Paracetamol can be used to reduce pain and fever associated with conditions such as headaches, toothache, teething, post-vaccination fevers and symptoms of colds and flu. The legal category of paracetamol ranges from prescription only, to pharmacy only, to general sales list (available from outlets such as supermarkets and garages) depending on the quantity and strength of paracetamol supplied in a container or packet.

What is it used for?

Fever (pyrexia)

Mild to moderate pain

Warning!

Alcohol increases the risk of liver damage that can occur if an overdose of paracetamol is taken. The hazards of paracetamol overdose are greater in persistant heavy drinkers and in people with alcoholic liver disease.

If symptoms persist for more than three days consult your doctor.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

Do not take this medicine with any other paracetamol containing products.

Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose with this medicine, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

Some products containing paracetamol are not recommended for use in children under certain ages. Consult the package literature for further information.

Use with caution in

Decreased kidney function

Decreased liver function

Not to be used in

An inherited disorder of protein metabolism called phenylketonuria (Calpol Fast Melts only)

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy.

Small amounts of this medicine may pass into breast milk, however there are no known harmful effects when it is used by breastfeeding mothers.

Label warnings

Do not take this medication with any other products containing paracetamol.

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