Paramax
Paramax is a medicine with paracetamol that helps relieve pain and reduce fever.
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and adolescents over 12 years: If you weigh 34-60 kg, take 1 sachet every 4-6 hours. If you weigh over 60 kg, take 1-2 sachets every 4-6 hours.
Method
Dissolve the sachet's contents in hot (not boiling) water and stir well. Drink the solution within 30 minutes.
Maximum daily dose is 4 sachets (2000 mg paracetamol) if you weigh 34-60 kg. If you weigh over 60 kg, the maximum daily dose is 6 sachets (3000 mg paracetamol). Always wait at least 4 hours between doses.
Possible Side Effects
- •Symptoms of infection such as fever, worsening general condition or local infection symptoms (e.g., sore throat/mouth, urination problems), and decrease in white blood cells.
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), which may include shortness of breath, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat.
- •Severe skin reactions, such as rash, itching, blisters, red or peeling skin, or sores in the mouth or on the skin.
- •Decrease in blood cells, blood clotting disorders, anemia, unusual bleeding, and bruising.
- •Allergic reaction.
- •Fever (elevated body temperature).
- •Itching, rash, hives, skin swelling.
- •Depression, confusion, hallucinations, vision problems.
- •Tremor, headache, dizziness, general feeling of being unwell, drowsiness.
- •Abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting.
- •Abnormal liver function, liver failure, liver damage, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes).
- •Sudden muscle spasms in the airways (breathing difficulties).
- •Low blood sugar.
- •Kidney diseases and cloudy urine.
- •Sudden widespread pustular rash.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose, as this can cause serious liver damage.
- Do not take this medicine at the same time as other medicines containing paracetamol.
- Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can damage your liver.
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- Long-term and simultaneous use of several pain relievers can permanently damage your kidneys.
- Use with caution if you are malnourished or dehydrated.
- If you have asthma and are sensitive to aspirin, use with caution.
- If you have taken too much medicine or if a child has accidentally taken it, contact a doctor or Poison Information Centre immediately.
Use in Elderly Patients
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)