PANADOL Rapid Paracetamol 500mg 48 Caplets

Ingredients

Each caplet contains Paracetamol 500 mg

8 caplets contain 1.4g (60mmol) sodium, which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet. Also contains Potassium sorbate as a preservative.

Directions

Age: 12 – Adult Caplets: 2 How often: Every 4-6 hrs with water as required (maximum 8 caplets in 24 hrs).

Caution

Do not use Panadol If you are allergic to paracetamol, If using other medicines containing paracetamol, For children below age 12, For more than 48 hours at a time for children aged 12-17 except on medical advice, For more than a few days at a time in adults except on medical advice, If any of the seals on this packaging are broken, If the package use-by date below has expired, Until you read the enclosed leaflet carefully. Ask a doctor before use If you have liver or kidney problems or If you are taking warfarin (a medicine used to thin the blood). Stop use and see your doctor immediately if you have an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking Panadol. If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (AUST: 13 11 26; NZ 0800 764 766) or go to the hospital immediately, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage if left untreated. Keep to the recommended dose. Two caplets contain 352 mg (15.3 mmol) of sodium – this should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet.