Parafast ( paracetamol) 500mg is used for the relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat and period pain.
Also for the symptomatic relief of rheumatic and muscular aches and pains, sciatica, fibrositis, lumbago, joint swelling and stiffness, influenza, feverish colds and feverishness.
Dose
Paracetamol 500 mg Effervescent Tablets are for oral administration. The tablet(s)
should be placed in a full tumbler of water and allowed to dissolve completely before
swallowing. This presentation is reserved for use in adults and in adolescents aged 12 years and
above.
The recommended dose is one or two tablets every 4 – 6 hours when necessary up to four
times daily. Maximum dose of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Maximum single dose is 1g (2
effervescent tablets).
Warnings and precautions
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Paracetamol, or any of the ingredients of Paracetamol effervescent tablets.
Tell your doctor if you:
Are suffering from liver problems including liver problems due to excessive alcohol consumption and 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-phosphatedehydrogenase deficiency (enzyme deficiency)
Have hemolytic anemia (abnormal breakdown of red blood cells).