Boots Paracetamol Extra Tablets
(Caffeine, Paracetamol)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Paracetamol, which belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics, which act to relieve pain and reduce fever. Caffeine helps to increase the pain relief.
It can be used to treat mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains, relief of the symptoms of sprains, strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness.
It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu and reduce a fever.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 12 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are under 12 years old
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ‘What is in this medicine’)
If you have high blood pressure or an irregular heart beat
If you have an anxiety disorder
If you take any of these medicines:- Medicine for high blood pressure
- Medicines for depression or anxiety
- Disulfiram (for alcoholism)
- Decongestants containing ephedrine
- Theophylline (for breathing problems)
- Thyroxine (for thyroid problems)
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have severe kidney or liver problems (including alcoholic liver disease)
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Other important information
This medicine contains caffeine, which is also found in tea, coffee, chocolate and some fizzy drinks such as cola. Taking too much caffeine can cause problems.
You must not drink tea, coffee, chocolate or fizzy drinks containing caffeine if you need to take this medicine.
Do not drink alcohol (wine, beers, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
If you need to have tests for your heart, stop taking this medicine 24 hours before the test. It may affect the results.
If you take other medicines
This medicine contains paracetamol.
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.
Before you take these tablets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Other medicines containing caffeine
- Medicines to help you sleep
- Phenytoin (for epilepsy)
- Methoxsalen (for psoriasis)
- Pipemidic acid (for infections)
- Domperidone or metoclopramide (for feeling sick or being sick)
- Colestyramine (for reducing blood fat levels)
- Warfarin or other blood thinners – you can take occasional amounts of this medicine, but talk to your doctor first before you take it on a regular basis
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist.
This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Adults and children of 12 years and over: Take two tablets every 4 hours, if you need to. Don’t take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not take more often than every 4 hours.
Swallow each tablet with water.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too many tablets: Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the tablets. See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
- Signs of caffeine sensitivity including
- Tremor, difficulty sleeping, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, anxiety
- Headache, ringing in the ears
- Fast or irregular heartbeat, rapid breathing
- Frequent need to pass urine, stomach upset
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Skin rash
- Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats – this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
If you have taken this medicine for a long time you may get a headache, feel tired, or feel sleepy for up to a week after you stop taking the tablets.
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each tablet contains Caffeine 65 mg, Paracetamol 500 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the tablets also contain maize starch, methylcellulose, povidone, purified water, talc, calcium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol. The pack contains 16 or 32 tablets.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared June 2008
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