Paracetamol Teva
This medicine helps relieve mild to moderate pain and reduces fever.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Manufacturer
Teva B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on your weight and age; generally, adults and children over 15 years old take 1-2 tablets (500-1000 mg) at a time.
Method
Take the tablet by mouth with a glass of water.
Important
Do not take more than 3000 mg (6 tablets) in a single day. Always follow the smallest effective dose.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Hives, itching, or skin rash.
- •Changes in liver blood tests.
- •Liver problems, including liver failure or death of liver cells.
- •Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice).
- •Increased sweating.
- •Swelling under the skin (angioedema).
- •Headache.
- •Dizziness.
- •General feeling of being unwell.
- •Digestive issues such as stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or constipation.
- •Severe skin reactions, including peeling skin or sores in the mouth.
- •Breathing difficulties, especially if you have had asthma-like reactions to aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines.
- •Easy bruising or bleeding without a clear reason.
- •A very serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
- •Symptoms of low blood cells, like unusual paleness, weakness, dizziness, high fever, sore throat, or recurring mouth sores.
- •Cloudy urine.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take other medicines that contain paracetamol at the same time, to avoid accidental overdose.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have kidney or liver problems, are underweight, drink alcohol regularly, or have other serious illnesses.
- Contact a doctor immediately if you do not feel better after 3 days or if your condition gets worse.
- Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine.