Paracetamol Tablets (500mg)
- Effective pain relief
- Treats pain for a variety of conditions
- For mild to moderate pain
Please note brand received may vary
What is Paracetamol?
Paracetamol belongs to a group of medicines known as analgesics (painkillers). It is used to treat mild to moderate pain in conditions ranging from toothache to period pain.
Paracetamol is one of the most widely prescribed painkillers and can be used on its own or combined with other painkillers and medicines to treat a range of conditions. It is quite often used in a number of over the counter cold and flu remedies.
You can buy Paracetamol tablets over the counter from pharmacies and supermarkets.
What is Paracetamol 500mg used to treat?
Paracetamol is an analgesic medication that is used to treat mild to moderate pain that comes from a number of conditions.
You can take Paracetamol 500mg tablets to relieve pain that is associated with the likes of:
- Period pain
- Toothache
- Headaches
- Cold and flu-like symptoms
- Back aches and pains
- Muscle/joint aches and pains
- Pain following an operation
Why is Paracetamol recommended for pain relief?
Paracetamol has been widely used for pain relief for over 50 years.
It can be taken by adults and children aged 10 and above. Clinical studies have found that this medicine is well-tolerated and unlikely to cause side effects if taken correctly.
How does Paracetamol work?
Paracetamol works by blocking the body's natural pain messages that travel to the brain to let it know when we feel pain.
Paracetamol also works quickly when reducing a temperature caused by a fever. A fever is a sudden and temporary increase in body temperature, usually caused by a short illness. Paracetamol is highly effective at reducing body temperature by affecting the messages sent to the brain that regulate body temperature.
It has also been claimed that taking Paracetamol together with Ibuprofen can help to rapidly reduce fever.
Who can take Paracetamol 500mg?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine (please refer to the ingredients tab for full details).
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking Paracetamol 500mg if any of the below apply to you:
- You have any liver problems that were caused by alcohol consumption
- You have any severe liver or kidney problems
Can you buy Paracetamol 500mg tablets online?
You can buy paracetamol online from most UK pharmacies.
