P-500 Suspension

Composition of P-500 Suspension

P-500 Suspension contains Paracetamol. It belongs to the Para-aminophenol derivative class of medicines.

Uses of P-500 Suspension

• This medicine is used in the treatment of fever
• headache
• body ache and mild to moderate pain.

Key benefits

• The first choice for fever and everyday pain
• Gentle on the stomach
• unlike anti-inflammatory painkillers
• Safe in pregnancy at the recommended dose

How P-500 Suspension works

Paracetamol reduces fever and relieves pain by acting on the parts of the brain that regulate temperature and register pain.

How to take P-500 Suspension

Shake the bottle well before each dose and measure it with the cup, spoon or dropper supplied — a kitchen spoon is not an accurate measure. Take it with or without food. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of P-500 Suspension

Most side effects of P-500 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• Rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for P-500 Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five.

Do not take P-500 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury. Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin — regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it.

How to store P-500 Suspension

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for P-500 Suspension

Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses. Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well — treatment works best when it is early.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

APEX LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic and antipyretic

Drug class:

Para-aminophenol derivative