Paracetamol 500mg tablets belong to a group of medicines called analgesics (painkillers) and are used to treat pain (including headache, toothache, back and period pain), fever, and minimise cold or flu symptoms.
The Paracetamol 500mg Caplet 100 pack is marked as POM (Prescription Only Medication) and requires a prescription. Our price includes the cost of the medication and a private prescription.
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What are 100 paracetamol tablets?
100 paracetamol tablets belong to a group of medicines called analgesics (painkillers) and are used to treat pain (including headache, toothache, back and period pain) and cold or flu symptoms.
Paracetamol is a common over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). Paracetamol 500mg tablets can be taken in combination with NSAIDs (naproxen and ibuprofen), and opioid analgesics (codeine) to provide further pain relief or reduce inflammation.
What are paracetamol 500mg tablets used for?
You can buy Paracetamol 500mg tablets online for a variety of uses. You may find Paracetamol is useful for:
Headaches (Including migraines and tension headaches)
Nerve pain
Toothache
Backache
Period Pain
Rheumatic pain and muscle pain
Sore throat
Relief from cold and flu symptoms
Reducing fever.
How do 100 paracetamol tablets work?
When the body experiences illness or injury, whether that be a headache, an infection or a broken bone; it releases chemicals called prostaglandins which cause inflammation and pain. 100 paracetamol tablets block the production of prostaglandins which results in the body being less aware of pain or injury and thereby reducing the pain felt.
100 paracetamol tablets also reduce fever by affecting the part of the brain that controls temperature. These two elements combined make Paracetamol a good choice of pain relief for many ailments, particularly things like cold and flu and the associated symptoms.
How do you take paracetamol 500mg tablets?
The usual dose of paracetamol 100 tablets uk is 1 to 2 tablets up to four times a day.
Swallow the Paracetamol tablets whole with a drink of water, and wait at least 4 hours before taking another dose. Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
Whenever you buy Paracetamol 500mg tablets always take them exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist or as per the patient information leaflet. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Do not take more than the recommended dose of Paracetamol, if you need to use this medicine for more than three days at a time, see your doctor.
Are there any reasons why you would not be able to take and buy paracetamol 100 tablets uk?
Do not take paracetamol 100 tablets uk if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Take special care and check with your doctor before taking paracetamol 500mg tablets if:
You have severe kidney or liver problems
You have a liver problem caused by alcohol
Do 100 paracetamol tablets react with any other medication?
Before you buy paracetamol 100 tablets uk, please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Paracetamol can affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some other medicines can affect the way Paracetamol works.
Do not take other medication containing Paracetamol when taking 100 paracetamol tablets.
Do 100 paracetamol tablets react with alcohol/food?
You should not drink whilst taking 100 paracetamol tablets. Taking alcohol with paracetamol can increase your chances of getting side effects.
What are the side effects of paracetamol 100 tablets uk?
100 paracetamol tablets very rarely cause side effects if you take it at the right dosage.
Though like all medicine side effects of paracetamol are possible, you can find further information in the Paracetamol 500mg tablet online patient information leaflet. If you have any of the following side effects you should see a doctor:
You get swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. You could also notice an itchy, lumpy rash (hives) or nettle rash (urticaria). This may mean you are having an allergic reaction to paracetamol.
You get serious skin reactions.
You get infections or bruise more easily than usual.
Are there any alternatives to paracetamol 100 tablets uk?
Some alternative pain killers to 100 paracetamol tablets tablets include:
Ibruprofen
Asprin
The NHS website also provides useful information on 10 ways to reduce pain before taking medication.
Can you take paracetamol 100 tablets uk whilst pregnant?
Talk to your doctor before taking 100 paracetamol tablets tablets if:
You are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to get pregnant.
You are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed
Paracetamol 100 tablets uk can be used during pregnancy. You should use the lowest possible dose of Paracetamol 500mg that reduces your pain and/or your fever and use it for the shortest time possible. Contact your doctor or midwife if the pain and/or fever are not reduced or if you need to take the medicine more often.
If you buy 100 paracetamol tablets, how do you store them?
Do not use past the expiration date. If you buy Paracetamol 500mg tablets online, always check the date when they arrive before consumption.
Can you buy 100 paracetamol tablets online?
Yes, you can legally buy 100 paracetamol tablets online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.
Whenever you buy 100 paracetamol tablets online or any other medication, make sure you check for the green GPhC logo on the bottom of each page of the website you are using.
You can use the GPhC website to check if a pharmacy is registered, this will ensure that when you buy paracetamol 100 tablets uk they are genuine.
If you buy 100 paracetamol tablets, how much will they cost?
If you choose to buy 100 paracetamol tablets online with e-Surgery, prices start at 7.95. This includes the price of private prescription.
Where can you get more information about 100 paracetamol tablets online?
You can also use our completely free Ask-A-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!
How will your 100 paracetamol tablets be delivered?
e-Surgery uses Royal Mail delivery with choices starting from Royal Mail tracked 48, Royal Mail tracked 24 and Royal Mail 1 pm special delivery (discover more about e-Surgery delivery). When you buy 100 paracetamol tablets online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.
How to dispose of 100 paracetamol tablets bought online?
Whenever you buy 100 paracetamol tablets online they will come in blister packs that are not currently recyclable, so once they have been used can be disposed of in a general waste bin. If the Paracetamol 500mg tablets are unfinished dispose of the medication safely and drop them off at a local pharmacy. Cardboard packaging and paper patient information leaflets are recyclable.
For any more information on the disposal of Paracetamol 500mg tablets, you can use our free Ask-A-Pharmacist service.
Which 100 paracetamol tablets can you buy online?
You can buy 100 paracetamol tablets online in 16 and 32 packs without a prescription. To buy the 100 Paracetamol tablets (which are a prescription only medication) you need to get a prescription or buy online from registered prescribers like e-Surgery.com.
What is the active ingredient in 100 Paracetamol?
The active ingredient in 100 paracetamol is Paracetamol. Each tablet contains 500mg of this active ingredient. The other ingredients can be seen in the Patients Information Leaflet.
Should you buy 100 Paracetamol or soluble Paracetamol?
You should buy 100 Paracetamol if your doctor has prescribed it and instructed you to do so. There is not much difference between 100 Paracetamol and soluble Paracetamol other than how they are ingested. However, you should always discuss the correct treatment with your GP or prescriber before taking either of these prescribed medications.
When should you buy Paracetamol 100 tablets UK or Ibuprofen?
Paracetamol 100 tablets UK and Ibuprofen contain different active ingredients and consequently may result in different side effects on your body. We advise that our patients consult either their GP or prescriber before they take or buy Paracetamol 100 tablets UK or Ibuprofen.
What is the difference between Ibuprofen and Paracetamol 100 tablets UK?
100 Paracetamol contains a different active ingredient in comparison to Ibuprofen and may be more suitable for treating types of pain. It also depends on the individual in terms of how suitable either treatment will prove to be. It is important that you consult your prescriber or GP before you take or buy 100 Paracetamol or Ibuprofen.
Which family of drugs does 100 Paracetamol belong to?
100 Paracetamol belongs to the classes of antipyretic and analgesic drugs. These classes are more commonly known as fever reducers and pain relievers.
If you buy Paracetamol, will it get rid of headaches?
If you buy 100 Paracetamol, it may relieve your headache, but there is no guarantee as it may not be the correct medication for your condition. We advise that our patients consult their GP or prescriber before they take or buy Paracetamol 100 tablets UK to ensure they receive the best treatment.
Can you drive if you take and buy 100 Paracetamol?
Taking Paracetamol 100 tablets UK should not affect your ability to drive, cycle, or operate heavy machinery. However, we advise that our patients wait to see how their treatment affects them before attempting to do any of the previously mentioned. If you are concerned about how the medication will affect you, you should consult your GP or prescriber before you take or buy 100 Paracetamol.
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