What is it used for?

Paracetamol works by blocking the transmission of chemicals in the brain and the central nervous system to relieve pain and reduce fever.  Paracetamol is the active ingredient in HERRON Paracetamol.

HERRON Paracetamol reduces fever and provides effective temporary relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, sinus headache, osteoarthritis, arthritic and rheumatic pain and muscular aches, sore throat, and toothache.  It also helps to relieve the symptoms and discomfort associated with colds and flu.  It is considered a suitable first line, short term treatment for common "every day" aches and pains.

Is it suitable for me?

There are very few groups of people that should not take paracetamol.  It can be used during pregnancy and whilst breast feeding.

• People who are sensitive to aspirin or other pain relieving medication can usually take it
• It does not interfere with other medications however it should not be taken if these other medication contain paracetamol
  
• It does not have any unwanted gastrointestinal side effects
• It does not interfere with blood clotting and can be sued by patients taking low dose aspirin to thin the blood
• It is the preferred first line pain reliever for asthma sufferers
• It is well tolerated by patients with peptic ulcers
• Paracetamol can be taken on an empty stomach
• At the recommended dosage, side effects are extremely rare

Solid dose tablet forms are not recommended for children under 7 years of age.  Children or adolescents should not take this medicine for longe than 48 hours at a time unless advised to by a doctor.

Free from 

• HERRON Paracetamol Tablets:  lactose, dairy products, sugars, yeast, gluten, wheat, soy, artificial colours and preservatives
• HERRON Paracetamol Tabsules: lactose, dairy products, sugars, yeast, gluten, wheat, soy, artificial colours and preservatives
• HERRON Paracetamol Capseals: lactose, dairy products, yeast, gluten, wheat, soy, preservatives

Physical description

Tablets: white, round film coated tablet with break-bar on one side, hint of vanilla flavour

Tabsules: white, film coated capsule shaped tablet with break-bar

Capseals: half red and half white gelatin coated capsule

Dosage

Adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 - 2 (maximum 8 per 24 hours)

Children (7 - 12 years of age): 1/2 - 1 (maximum 4 per 24 hours)

Take with water every 4 - 6 hours if necessary.  Keep to the recommended dose.

Cautions

• Do not use if over-wrap seal on carton is broken or missing
• Do not use if foil on blisters is broken
• Do not take this medicine for longer than 48 hours at a time unless advised by a doctor
• Not recommended for children under 7 years of age

WARNINGS

• Do not take with other products containing paracetamol, unless advised by a doctor or pharmacist
• If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (131 126) and go to a hospital straight away even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage
• Consult your doctor if symptoms persist

Storage

Store below 30º C

Pack Sizes

4 capseals in a carton / blister pack

12 capseals in a carton / blister pack

24 capseals in a carton / blister pack

24  tablets in a carton / blister pack

12 tabsules in a carton / blister pack

24 tabsules in a carton / blister pack

25 tabsules in a white, recyclable, plastic bottle pack with tamper evident ring and child resistant cap

PHARMACY ONLY

36 tabsules in a white recyclable, plastic bottle pack with tamper evident ring and child resistant cap

60 tabsules in a white recyclable, plasatic bottle pack with tamper evident ring and child resistant cap

96 tablets in a carton / blister pack