Pamol
Pamol tablets help relieve pain and lower fever.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Manufacturer
Orifarm Healthcare A/S
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, take 1 to 2 tablets up to 3 times a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets with a glass of water. You can break the tablet in half if needed.
Important
Do not take more than 6 tablets (3000 mg) in total per day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Bleeding under the skin or mucous membranes, or bruising easily (due to fewer blood platelets).
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- •Feeling unwell, getting infections easily (especially sore throat and fever), due to fewer white blood cells. If you get a fever, see your doctor right away.
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- •Sudden rash, swelling of the face, trouble breathing, and fainting (a severe allergic reaction). This can be life-threatening. Call 112 immediately.
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- •Trouble breathing (bronchospasm, where muscles in the airways tighten). Call 112 immediately.
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- •Long-term use can damage the kidneys.
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- •A serious condition that can make your blood too acidic (metabolic acidosis), seen in patients with severe illness using paracetamol.
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- •Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) with skin rash (like hives) and swelling. This can be serious; contact your doctor.
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- •Effects on liver function, possibly jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). This can be serious; contact your doctor if you develop jaundice.
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- •Skin rash.
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- •Hives (itchy red welts on the skin).
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- •Recurring red skin patches (red, round or oval spots that appear in the same place each time you take the medicine).
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredient, or if you have very severe liver problems.
- Talk to your doctor before using if you have liver or kidney problems, chronic alcoholism, or are very underweight.
- Do not take other medicines that contain paracetamol to avoid taking too much.
- If you have a high fever, signs of infection, or your symptoms don't get better within 3 days, see your doctor.
- Taking painkillers for a long time or in large doses can cause or worsen headaches. Do not try to fix this by taking more Pamol; talk to your doctor.
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- Using different painkillers together for a long time can damage your kidneys.
- Pamol 500 mg tablets should not be given to children under 4 years old.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Pamol 500 mg.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
- A serious condition called metabolic acidosis (blood acidity) can happen. Symptoms include severe trouble breathing, feeling very sleepy, nausea, and vomiting. If you have these symptoms, get medical help right away. This risk is higher if you have severe kidney issues, sepsis, are very malnourished, have chronic alcoholism, or are taking the antibiotic flucloxacillin.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. The recommended maximum dose for long-term use is 2 grams per day. Can be used concurrently with warfarin only if INR values are monitored. Consider paracetamol in OTC drugs and combination products. Risk of poisoning with daily doses over 4 grams. (updated 14.4.2025)