Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets 100 Pack (5 Tubes of 20 Tablets)

When you're dealing with everyday aches and discomfort, Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets offer a convenient and efficient solution. Each tablet contains 500mg of paracetamol, a trusted pain reliever and fever reducer.

Fast-Acting Relief for Various Ailments

Paracetamol is widely recommended for treating a range of symptoms, including:

• Headaches and migraines
• Sore throats
• Toothache
• Rheumatic pains and muscle aches
• Period pains
• Fever, aches and pains associated with cold and flu

The effervescent form of paracetamol dissolves quickly in water, making it easy to swallow for those who prefer not to take traditional tablets. This also aids in faster absorption into your system, providing prompt relief when you need it most. Each pack contains 5 tubes of 20 tablets, making it easy to take with you wherever you go.

Why Choose Effervescent Paracetamol?

• Rapid Absorption: Dissolves quickly for faster pain and fever relief.
• Easy to Take: Ideal for individuals who struggle with swallowing tablets.
• Hydrating: Taken with a glass of water, contributing to your daily fluid intake, which can be particularly beneficial when experiencing a fever.

Weldricks Pharmacy provides accessible, professional healthcare, and these Paracetamol 500mg Effervescent Tablets are a staple for any medicine cabinet, ensuring you’re prepared to manage common ailments confidently.

For oral administration only. Dissolve the tablets in a glass of water.

Adults and children over 16 years:

1 - 2 tablets every 4 - 6 hours when necessary, up to four times a day, or as instructed by your doctor.

Children 12 - 15 years of age and weighing 41 to 50kg:

One tablet every 4 - 6 hours when necessary, up to four times a day, or as instructed by your doctor.

Not recommended in children aged less than 12 years.

The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 4 hours, and not more than 4 doses should be taken in any 24 hour period.

Do not take for more than 3 days without consulting your doctor.

• Not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
• Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
• Not more than 8 tablets should be taken in 24 hours.
• Do not exceed the stated dose.
• Do not take Paracetamol Effervescent Tablets if you are allergic to paracetamol, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Paracetamol Effervescent Tablets if you:
  • are suffering from liver problems including liver problems due to excessive alcohol consumption
  • have Gilbert's syndrome (mild jaundice)
  • are suffering from kidney problems
  • are suffering from dehydration and chronic malnutrition
  • suffer from asthma and are sensitive to aspirin
  • are taking any other paracetamol containing medicines
  • have a fever that does not improve after taking this medicine
  • have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (enzyme deficiency)
  • have haemolytic anaemia (abnormal breakdown of red blood cells).
• During treatment with Paracetamol Effervescent Tablets, tell your doctor straight away if you:
  • have severe illnesses, including severe renal impairment or sepsis (when bacteria and their toxins circulate in the blood leading to organ damage), or you suffer from malnutrition, chronic alcoholism or if you are also taking flucloxacillin (an antibiotic). A serious condition called metabolic acidosis (a blood and fluid abnormality) has been reported in patients in these situations when paracetamol is used at regular doses for a prolonged period or when paracetamol is taken together with flucloxacillin. Symptoms of metabolic acidosis may include: serious breathing difficulties with deep rapid breathing, drowsiness, feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting).
• This medicine contains 418.5 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each tablet. This is equivalent to 20.92 % of the recommended daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you need 5 or more tablets daily for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.
• This medicine contains 100 mg sorbitol in each tablet. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine.

The active ingredient is paracetamol.

The other ingredients are: Anhydrous citric acid, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Sorbitol E420, Sodium carbonate anydrous, Povidone K 25 (E1201), Simeticone, Saccharin sodium, Lemon flavour (containing maize maltodextrin, acacia gum (E414) and alpha-tocopherol (E307)), Macrogol 6000.