Para-Ephac 500 mg

Indication

Used to relieve mild to moderate pain including headache, toothache, muscular pain, period pain, and sore throat. Also used to reduce fever.

Ingredients

• Paracetamol

Direction

Adults and children 12 years and over: 500 mg–1000 mg every 4–6 hours as needed; maximum 4 g (4000 mg) per day. Children under 12: dose adjusted by weight — consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects

• Rare at therapeutic doses: skin rash or urticaria.
• Hepatotoxicity (liver damage) with overdose.
• Very rarely: serious skin reactions (Stevens
• Johnson syndrome).
• Renal impairment with prolonged excessive use.

Precautions

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Do not use with other paracetamol
• containing products.
• Avoid in patients with severe hepatic impairment or active liver disease.
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment.
• Consult a doctor if symptoms do not improve within 3 days (fever) or 5 days (pain).
• Avoid alcohol during treatment.
• Keep out of reach of children.