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What is PAREXIA?
- PAREXIA contains Paracetamol which belongs to a group of medicines called pain-killers or analgesics
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What PAREXIA is used for?
- It is used to reduce a fever (high temperature)
- It is used for mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period pains and general aches and pains
- It is also used to relieve the symptoms of cold and flu
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- an allergic reaction to Paracetamol or to any of the ingredients in this medicine
- have liver problems
- have kidney problems
- are alcoholic
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- any other medicines that contain paracetamol
- barbiturates
- tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline)
- cholestyramine (used to treat high cholesterol)
- warfarin (used to thin the blood and prevent clotting)
- zidovudine (used in HIV infections and AIDS)
- domperidone and metoclopramide (used to treat nausea and vomiting)
- anticonvulsants (used to treat epilepsy or fits)
- birth control pils
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use
- Always use the measuring cup supplied with the pack
- Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses
- Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor
If you take more PAREXIA
- Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you or you seem well, because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage
- There may be no symptoms during the first 24 hours although paleness, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may occur
If you forget to take PAREXIA
- Take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taken PAREXIA
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless told by your doctor
Like all medicines, PAREXIA can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- skin rash, flaking skin, boils, sore lips and mouth, swelling of the face, fever
- sudden wheezing, fluttering or tightness of the chest
- bruising more easily, sore throat or other signs of infection (these may be signs of a blood disorder)
- severe pain in the abdomen and back, with fever, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting (these may be signs of pancreas inflammation)
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
