Paracetamol Genericon 500 mg Tablets

Paracetamol Genericon contains the analgesic and antipyretic active substance paracetamol.

Application

What is Paracetamol Genericon 500 mg and what is it used for?

Paracetamol Genericon 500 mg Tablets contain the analgesic and antipyretic active substance paracetamol.

Paracetamol Genericon 500 mg Tablets are used for:
mild to moderately severe pain (such as headaches, toothaches, period pains) fever and pain in colds and flu-like infections

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How is it applied?

What is paracetamol Genericon and what is it used for?

Paracetamol Genericon contains the analgesic and antipyretic active substance paracetamol.

Paracetamol Genericon is used for:

• mild to moderately severe pain (such as headache, toothache, menstrual pain)
• Fever and pain in colds and flu infections
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If you do not feel better or even worse after 3 days, consult your doctor.

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

What should you be aware of before taking Paracetamol Genericon?
Paracetamol Genericon must not be taken,
- if you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.
- if you have a severe impairment of liver function.
- if you have a certain hereditary metabolic disorder (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency).
- if you are a chronic alcoholic.
- by children under 6 years of age (see section 3 "How to take Paracetamol 500 mg Tablets?")

Warnings and Precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Paracetamol Genericon,
- if you drink alcohol excessively (increase of liver-damaging effect).
- if you have an impairment of liver function, such as hepatitis or a congenital disease with jaundice (Gilbert's syndrome).
- in the case of pronounced kidney dysfunction.
- in the case of chronic malnutrition or undernourishment.
- in the case of the occurrence of certain urinary stones (due to an increase in oxalic acid in the urine).
As medical supervision is required in these cases during the use of Paracetamol Genericon
500 mg Tablets, please inform the doctor accordingly if necessary.

To avoid the risk of overdose, ensure that medicines taken at the same time do not contain paracetamol.

Exceeding the recommended dose may lead to kidney damage and very severe liver damage. An antidote must then be given as soon as possible (see section 3 "How to take paracetamol 500 mg tablets").

In patients with glutathione deficiency (certain metabolic disorder), the use ofParacetamol may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis (over-acidification of the body).

General information on painkillers:

Possible concomitant diseases:
If fever persists, signs of a (second) infection or symptoms persist for more than three days, medical supervision is required.

Painkiller headache:
Prolonged high-dose, non-intended use of painkillers may cause headache, which must not be treated by increased doses of the medicine.

Kidney damage:
In general, habitual use of painkillers, especially when several analgesic agents are combined, may lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure.

Discontinuation of painkillers:
If discontinued abruptly after prolonged high-dose (not intended) use of painkillers, headaches as well as fatigue, muscle pain, nervousness and vegetative symptoms (such as increased sweating, muscle aches and pains) may occur.increased sweating, dizziness, trembling, palpitations) may occur. These complaints subside within a few days. Until then, do not take painkillers again and do not take them again without medical advice.

Taking Paracetamol Genericon with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or do not intend to take/use any other medicines.

Combination of paracetamol (the active substance
Possible interactions
.in Paracetamol Genericon)
Medicinal products which, due to their
properties, have an influence on the liver
liver damage
such as.B. Tuberculosis medicines
(rifampicin) or medicines for epilepsy
Anticoagulants
The anticoagulant effect may be increased
for example
when used for a long time (more thanwarfarin or fluindione
one week).
Certain medicines for pain and
fever (salicylamide) delayed excretion of paracetamol
The breakdown of paracetamol may
be
specific medicines for gout
slowed down, the dose of paracetamol should (probenecid)
therefore be reduced.
Determined antibiotic = medicine
The breakdown of the antibiotic may be delayedagainst infection (chloramphenicol)
(increased side effects possible).
The tendency to reduced formation of white blood cells (neutropenia) is increased.
Paracetamol Genericon is therefore only to be taken at the same time as zidovudine after infection (zidovudine)
medical advice.
determined medicine for stomach
intestinal ulcers (nizatidine) increased blood levels of paracetamol in the body
determined medicine for stomach
increases the availability of paracetamol in intestinal complaints (cisapride)
Body
determined medicine for epilepsy
decreased availability of lamotrigine or depression (lamotrigine)
Medicines to delay
absorption and onset of action ofstomach emptying (e. g.B. Propantheline)
Paracetamol may be delayedDrugs that cause the
absorption and onset of action ofstomach emptying to be accelerated (e.g.
Paracetamol may be acceleratedMetoclopramide)
drug intended to reduce increased
absorption and effectiveness of
blood fat levels (colestyramine)
Paracetamol may be reducedLiver damage (see section 2 "WhatAlcohol
should you be aware of before taking Paracetamol Genericon?")

Effects on laboratory tests
Taking Paracetamol Genericon may affect laboratory tests, such as
uric acid determination, and blood glucose determination.

Taking Paracetamol Genericon with food, drink and alcoholYou must not drink alcohol while taking Paracetamol Genericon.
Taking it after meals may result in a delayed onset of action.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist
for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy:
If necessary, Paracetamol Genericon may only be taken during pregnancy after strict consideration of the risk-benefit ratio. Your doctor will therefore decide on its use during pregnancy.

Do not take Paracetamol Genericon during pregnancy for a long period of time, in higher doses or in combination with other medicines, as the safety of use for these cases has not been proven.

Lactation:
Paracetamol passes into breast milk. Since adverse effects on the infant have not
been reported so far, interruption of breast-feeding will not usually be necessary.
However, the dosage should be kept as low as possible and the duration of use as short as possible.

Driving and ability to operate machinery
Paracetamol, the active substance in Paracetamol Genericon, has no effect on the ability to drive or operate machinery. Nevertheless, caution is always advised after taking a painkiller because of possible side effects.

Paracetamol Genericon contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, i.e. it is almost "sodium-free"

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How should the medicine be taken?

How to take Paracetamol Genericon?

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Dosage
In principle, painkillers should be dosed as low as is necessary for a sufficient effect
in order to keep the risk of the occurrence of undesirable effects as low as possible.
The interval between two doses should be at least 6 hours.

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, the usual dose is:

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over (and weighing at least 43 kg):
1 tablet up to a maximum of 4 times a day.
The maximum daily dose of 4 tablets (corresponding to 2000 mg paracetamol) must not be exceeded.

Children from the age of 6 to 12 years
. Children under 6 years of age
Paracetamol Genericon is not suitable for children under 6 years of age. Suitable other dosage forms with lower active ingredient content are available for them.
Please seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist in this regard.

Older patients (65 years and over)
No special dose adjustment based on age is required. In case of underweight
and organ dysfunction, please follow the corresponding instructions.

Patients with liver dysfunction
In patients with liver dysfunction as well as Gilbert's syndrome (a congenital disease), the dose must be reduced or the dose interval (= time interval between 2 doses) extended.

Patients with renal dysfunction
In severe renal dysfunction, a dose interval (= the time between 2 doses) of at least 8 hours must be observed.

Type and duration of use
For oral use.
The tablet can be divided into equal doses.

Take the tablets with sufficient liquid (preferably a glass of drinking water).Limit the duration of use to the duration of illness.
See a doctor if the symptoms last longer than 3 days.

If you have taken a larger amount of Paracetamol Genericon than you should
To prevent the risk of overdose, make sure that other medicines used at the same time do not contain paracetamol!

In the event of an overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, paleness and abdominal pain generally occur within 24 hours.

There is a risk of poisoning especially in the elderly, young children, persons with liver disease, chronic alcohol abuse, chronic malnutrition or undernourishment and if medicines that have an effect on liver function are taken at the same time.

If you have taken a larger amount of Paracetamol Genericon than recommended, call a doctor immediately for help!

For doctors: information on the treatment of an overdose with paracetamol can be found
at the end of this leaflet!

If you forget to take Paracetamol Genericon
Do not take double the amount if you have forgotten the previous one. Take the next dose at the usual time.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

How to store Paracetamol Genericon?

Store this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not store above 25 °C.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

How to store Paracetamol Genericon 500 mg?

Store this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not store above 25 °C.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and other information
What Paracetamol Genericon contains
- The active substance is: paracetamol.Each tablet contains 500 mg paracetamol.
- The other ingredients are: Polyvinylpyrrolidone, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, carboxymethyl starch sodium.

What Paracetamol Genericon looks like and contents of the pack
The tablets are white, round and have a cross break notch.

The tablets are packed in aluminium/polyvinyl chloride blister packs which are inserted into a folding box.

Paracetamol Genericon is available in packs of 10,20 and 60 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be placed on the market.