{"product_id":"paracetamol-genericon-500-mg-60-tablets","title":"Paracetamol Genericon 500 mg 60 tablets","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacetamol Genericon contains the painkilling and fever-reducing active ingredient paracetamol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacetamol Genericon is used for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild to moderate pain (such as headaches, toothaches, period pains)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFever and pain with colds and flu-like infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you don't feel better or feel worse after 3 days, contact your doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacetamol Genericon must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from severe impairment of liver function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you suffer from a certain hereditary metabolic disorder (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you are a chronic alcoholic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby children under 6 years of age (see section 3 “How to take Paracetamol 500 mg tablets?”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Paracetamol Genericon together with other medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking\/using any other medicines, have recently taken\/used any other medicines or might take\/use any other medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombination of paracetamol (the active ingredient in Paracetamol Genericon): Possible interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMedicines that, due to their properties, have an influence on the liver, such as anti-tuberculosis drugs (rifampicin) or anti-epileptic drugs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiver damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eanticoagulants (“anticoagulants”) such as warfarin or fluindione\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe anticoagulant effect can be increased with prolonged use (more than a week).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain medications for pain and fever (salicylamide)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelayed excretion of paracetamol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain medicine for gout (probenecid)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe breakdown of paracetamol may be slowed; The dose of paracetamol should therefore be reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain antibiotic = medicine against infections (chloramphenicol)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe degradation of the antibiotic may be delayed (increased side effects possible).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain medicines for HIV infection (zidovudine)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tendency to reduced production of white blood cells (neutropenia) is increased. Paracetamol Genericon should therefore only be taken at the same time as zidovudine on medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain medicine for gastrointestinal ulcers (nizatidine)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincreased blood levels of paracetamol in the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain medicines for gastrointestinal problems (cisapride)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincreases the availability of paracetamol in the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain medicines for epilepsy or depression (lamotrigine)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecreased the availability of lamotrigine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMedicines to delay gastric emptying (e.g. propantheline)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe absorption and onset of action of paracetamol can be delayed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMedicines that accelerate gastric emptying (e.g. metoclopramide)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe absorption and onset of action of paracetamol can be accelerated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ecertain drug to lower high blood lipid levels (cholestyramine)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsorption and effectiveness of paracetamol may be reduced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ealcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiver damage (see section 2 “What should you consider before taking Paracetamol Genericon?”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffects on laboratory tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Paracetamol Genericon can affect laboratory tests such as uric acid testing and blood sugar testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking Paracetamol Genericon with food, drinks and alcohol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must not drink alcohol while taking Paracetamol Genericon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking it after meals may result in a delayed onset of action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy and breast-feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf necessary, Paracetamol Genericon can only be taken during pregnancy after careful consideration of the benefit-risk ratio. Your doctor will therefore decide whether to use it during pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not take Paracetamol Genericon during pregnancy for a longer period of time, in higher doses or in combination with other medicines, as the safety of its use in these cases has not been proven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreastfeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacetamol passes into breast milk. Since there are no known adverse consequences for the infant, interrupting breastfeeding is usually not necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, the dosage should be as low as possible and the duration of use should be kept as short as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn principle, painkillers should be dosed as low as is necessary for a sufficient effect in order to keep the risk of undesirable effects occurring as low as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe time interval between two doses should be at least 6 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults and adolescents aged 12 and over (and at least 43 kg body weight):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablet up to a maximum of 4 times a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe maximum daily dose of 4 tablets (corresponding to 2000 mg paracetamol) must not be exceeded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren from the age of 6 to the age of 12:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ tablet up to 3 times a day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren under 6 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacetamol Genericon is not suitable for children under 6 years. Other suitable dosage forms with a lower active ingredient content are available for them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist in this regard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElderly patients (65 years and older)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo special dosage adjustment is required based on age. If you are underweight or have organ dysfunction, please follow the relevant instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with liver dysfunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn patients with liver dysfunction and Gilbert's syndrome (a congenital disease), the dose must be reduced or the dose interval (= the time between two doses) must be extended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with kidney dysfunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there is severe kidney dysfunction, a dose interval (= the time between 2 doses) of at least 8 hours must be maintained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod and duration of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003euse Oral use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tablet can be divided into equal doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the tablets with sufficient liquid (preferably a glass of drinking water).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimit the duration of use to the duration of the illness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf symptoms persist for more than 3 days, see a doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the first signs of a hypersensitivity reaction (e.g. difficulty breathing, skin reaction),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParacetamol Genericon must not be taken again and a doctor should be consulted immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following side effects may occur:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease in certain liver values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanges in the blood count (reduction in all blood cells, reduction in the number of blood platelets, or severe reduction in certain white blood cells), certain disorders of the red blood pigment (methemoglobinemia), asthma-like narrowing of the airways in sensitive people, hypersensitivity reactions ranging from simple skin redness or urticaria (hives). for shock reaction with circulatory failure, serious inflammatory skin reactions with blistering such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), erythema exsudativum multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide effects with unknown frequency (frequency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecannot be estimated from the available data):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiver damage, skin rash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active ingredient is: paracetamol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach tablet contains 500 mg paracetamol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other ingredients are: polyvinylpyrrolidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, carboxymethyl starch sodium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually ships out within 3-4 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Gepo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54936203723095,"sku":null,"price":49.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/0918\/6135\/files\/12488_f66f3a13-66e6-472d-a3db-a9186e7841ff.png?v=1788806832","url":"https:\/\/drgepo.com\/products\/paracetamol-genericon-500-mg-60-tablets","provider":"Dr. Gepo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}