Anhui BBCA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd

Acetaminophenol Paracetamol Tablets / Capsules

SPECIFICATION: 0.25g/0.5g tablet

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Adults: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours when necessary (maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours).

Children 6-12 years: 1/2 to 1 tablet when necessary (maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours).

Children under 6 years: Paracetamol tablets are not recommended.

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:

Skin rashes and other allergic reactions may occur occasionally. The rash is usually erythematous or urticarial but sometimes more serious and may be accompanied by drug fever and mucosal lesions. In a few cases the use of paracetamol has been associated with the occurrence of thrombocytopaenia, neutropaenia, pancytopaenia, leucopaenia and agranuiocytosis. The dose should be reduced in renal functional impairment. Paracetamol should also be given with care to patients taking other drugs that affect the liver such as the barbiturates.

The absorption of paracetamol may be accelerated by metoclopramide. Excretion may be affected and plasma concentrations altered when administered with probenecid. Prolonged excessive use may cause irreversible kidney damage.