For the relief of pain and fever
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Active ingredients:
Paracetamol, Caffeine
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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Each ParaExtra capsule contains Paracetamol 500mg and Caffeine 32mg. Paracetamol works by relieving pain and reducing high temperatures. ParaExtra capsules are indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of mild to moderate pain, such as, headache, period pains, migraine, rheumatic aches, neuralgia, symptoms of influenza, toothache, feverishness and colds, sore throat, backache, muscle pain.
Suitable for
Adults and children aged 12 years and over
Age Restriction
Purchasing this product online is only suitable for those aged 16 years and over. If you are under 16 years of age and wish to purchase this product, please speak with a pharmacist in store.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Directions:
• Adults, the elderly and young persons aged 16 and over: The minimum effective dose should be used for the shortest time necessary to relieve symptoms. Take 1-2 capsules which may be repeated every four hours, as required. Do not take more than 8 capsules in any 24 hour period.
• Adolescents aged 12 to 15 years: 1 capsule which may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours. A maximum of 4 doses in any given 24 hour period.
• Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
• If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
• Prolonged use without medical supervision could be harmful.
• This product should only be used when clearly necessary.
• Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.
• If you take more capsules than you should: If you take too many capsules, immediate medical advice should be sought even if you feel well, because of the risk of liver damage.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not take if you:
• Are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• Are under 12 years of age.
Take special care and talk to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking this medicine if you:
• Suffer from kidney or liver problems particularly if you have alcoholic liver disease as the hazards of overdose are greater.
• Have suffered from serious skin reactions, symptoms of which are skin reddening, blisters or rash.
Taking other medicines:
• The absorption of paracetamol is reduced by cholestyramine. Therefore do not take cholestyramine within an hour of taking paracetamol.
• The absorption of paracetamol is increased by metoclopramide and domperidone.
• Continual high doses of paracetamol can increase the effects of medicines which thin the blood (e.g. warfarin).
• Paracetamol can increase the absorption of chloramphenicol.
Storage
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not store above 25 °C.
Precautions
This is a medicine;
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
- Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or if you suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Paracetamol, Caffeine
Ingredients
Each capsule contains 500 mg of paracetamol and 32 mg of caffeine. This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per capsule, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’. The other ingredients are, maize starch, magnesium stearate, sodium laurisulfate, croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, purified water and colours, erythrosine (E127), patent blue V (E131), titanium dioxide (E171) and quinoline yellow (E104), and printing ink: shellac, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide, black (E172), propylene glycol, ammonium hydroxide and simeticone.
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