General Information
Up to 8 hours of relief for the temporary relief of persistent pain associated with osteoarthritis. v
Common Uses
Paramyl Osteo contains the active ingredient paracetamol. Paramyl Osteo is an analgesic and works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain.
Paramyl Osteo provides effective relief of persistent pain associated with osteoarthritis for up to 8 hours.
Indications
Paramyl Osteo contains the active ingredient paracetamol. Paramyl Osteo is an analgesic and works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain.
Paramyl Osteo provides effective relief of persistent pain associated with osteoarthritis for up to 8 hours.
Directions
How much to take / use
Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets three times a day, every six to eight hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
Not recommended for children under 12 years.
• Follow the instructions provided with the medicine.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
• Use the smallest dose that you need to treat your symptoms.
When to take / use Paramyl Osteo
• Paramyl Osteo should only be used for a few days at a time in adults or no more than 48 hours for children aged 12 – 17 years
• unless your doctor tells you to take it for longer.
• Use for the shortest period of time necessary.
How to take Paramyl Osteo
• Swallow the tablets whole with water or other fluid.
• Do not crush or chew the tablets.
• They can be taken with or without food.
• Try to space the doses at equal intervals throughout the day.
Ingredients
Paracetamol 665g
Warnings
Do not use Paramyl Osteo if:
• you are allergic to paracetamol, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
• you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines containing paracetamol to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, or to aid sleep.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
• have or have had liver or kidney disease
• are underweight or malnourished
• regularly drink alcohol
You may need to avoid using this product altogether or limit the amount of paracetamol that you take.
• have a severe infection, are severely malnourished or are a chronic, heavy alcohol user as this may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis.
Signs of metabolic acidosis include deep, rapid, difficult breathing, feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), loss of appetite. Contact a doctor immediately if you get a combination of these symptoms.
Please see your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Paracetamol may be used during pregnancy and if you are breastfeeding but you should always consult your doctor first. Consider taking the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time.
Ask your pharmacist about this product.
