Panadol Optizorb for pain and high fever 500 mg x 12 tablets GlaxoSmithKline

Panadol Optizorb 500 mg film-coated tablets are an analgesic and antipyretic and are used for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain and relief of high fever in headaches, including migraine and tension headaches, toothache, rheumatic and muscle pain, musculoskeletal pain, menstrual pain, sore throat pain, ear pain, pain following dental procedures/tooth extraction, pain and fever after vaccinations/immunizations, as well as for the relief of symptoms of colds and flu.
How does Panadol Optizorb work?
Panadol Optizorb 500 mg film-coated tablets contain paracetamol - an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (reduces fever). Panadol Optizorb mg film-coated tablets do not irritate the stomach and the tablets are capsule-shaped, which makes them easier to swallow. Panadol Optizorb 500 mg film-coated tablets contain a tablet disintegration system that accelerates dissolution and thus provides at least 37% faster onset of action compared to standard paracetamol tablets.
Do not take PANADOL Optizorb if you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Warnings and precautions
Remember: PANADOL Optisorb contains paracetamol.
Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious damage to your liver.
Do not take with other medicines containing paracetamol.
Do not use this medicine if you are taking prescription or non-prescription medicines that contain paracetamol to treat pain, fever, cold and flu symptoms, or sleeping pills.
Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this can seriously damage your liver.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking PANADOL Optizorb if:

you have kidney or liver disease;
you are underweight or malnourished
you regularly consume alcohol

You may need to avoid using it altogether or reduce the amount of paracetamol you take.

you are taking metoclopramide, domperidone (used to treat nausea and vomiting) or cholestyramine, used to lower cholesterol levels;
you are taking warfarin or similar anticoagulants - medicines used to thin the blood;
you need to take a painkiller every day for an extended period;
you have had trouble breathing when using this or a similar medicine in the past;
you are pregnant or breastfeeding;
you have a severe infection, are severely malnourished, severely underweight or are chronically heavy alcohol abusers as this may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis. Signs of metabolic acidosis include: - deep, rapid, labored breathing; - nausea, vomiting; - loss of appetite;

Tell your doctor immediately if you have a combination of these symptoms. If your symptoms do not improve, you should seek medical attention.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking paracetamol. If necessary, PANADOL Optizorb can be used during pregnancy. You should use the lowest possible dose that relieves pain and/or lowers fever for the shortest possible time. Contact your doctor if the pain and/or fever do not subside or if you need to take the medicine more often.
Paracetamol is excreted in breast milk, but not in clinically significant quantities. Available data do not indicate that paracetamol is contraindicated during breastfeeding.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Allergic reactions, e.g. skin rash, may occur. Although rare, changes in blood counts may occur. Stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor immediately if:
 – you experience an allergic reaction such as skin rash or itching, sometimes with breathing problems or swelling of the lips, tongue, throat or face
 – a skin rash or peeling appears, or mouth ulcers appear;
 – you have had breathing problems when using acetylsalicylic acid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or you have had a similar reaction with this product;
 – You experience unexplained bruising or unexpected bleeding.
These reactions are very rare.
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The active substance is: paracetamol. Each tablet contains paracetamol 500 mg
The other ingredients (excipients) are: pregelatinized starch, calcium carbonate, alginic acid, crospovidone, povidone, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica.
For the tablet coating: Opadry white, carnauba wax.
 
Read the leaflet before use.
For oral use.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Always take the lowest effective dose to relieve your symptoms and always take the product for the shortest possible treatment period.
The recommended dose for adults, including those over 60 years of age, and children 12 years of age and over: 1 (one) to 2 (two) tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take at intervals shorter than 4 hours and do not exceed 8 tablets (4000 mg paracetamol) in a 24-hour period.
Use in children and adolescents
Children (6 to 11 years of age) – 1/2 (half) to 1 (one) tablet to be given every 4 to 6 hours as needed. No more than 4 (four) tablets should be given in 24 hours.
Do not give to children for more than 3 (three) days without consulting a doctor.
Do not give to children under 6 years of age.
If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.