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.
These tablets are dissolved and drank in a glass of water, making them ideal for those who struggle to swallow regular, solid tablets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's the difference between if you order Paracetamol online and regular paracetamol?
You can order Paracetamol online that is soluble which help to ease your everyday aches and pains. These tablets are dissolved and drank in a glass of water, making them ideal for those who struggle to swallow regular, solid tablets.
You can buy Paracetamol soluble tablets online from e-Surgery with ease!
If you order paracetamol online, what would they be?
You can order Paracetamol online, they 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.
If you order paracetamol online, what are they used for?
You can order paracetamol soluble online for a variety of aches and pains. 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.
If you order Paracetamol online, how do they 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. if you order Paracetamol online and take them, they block the production of prostaglandins which results in the body being less aware of pain or injury and thereby reducing the pain felt.
Paracetamol 500mg 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.
If you order Paracetamol online, how do I take it?
If you order Paracetamol online, the usual dose of Paracetamol is 1 to 2 tablets up to four times a day.
When you buy Paracetamol soluble tablets online or at your local pharmacy always take them exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Do not take more than the recommended dose, if you need to use this medicine for more than three days at a time, see your doctor.
If you order Paracetamol online, would there be any reason why you would not be able to take them?
Do not take or order Paracetamol online 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
If you order Paracetamol online, will they react with any other medication?
Before you order Paracetamol online, 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 Paracetamol 500mg tablets.
If you order Paracetamol online, will react with alcohol/food?
If you order Paracetamol online, you should not drink whilst taking Paracetamol soluble 500mg tablets. Taking alcohol with paracetamol can increase your chances of getting side effects.
If you order Paracetamol online, what are the side effects?
If you order Paracetamol online, you may experience some rare side effects even if you take it at the right dosage.
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.
If you don't want to order Paracetamol online, are there any alternatives?
If you order Paracetamol online, some alternative pain killers include:
If you order Paracetamol online, can you take whilst pregnant?
If you order Paracetamol online, you should consult your doctor if:
You are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to get pregnant.
You are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed
Paracetamol can be used during pregnancy. You should use the lowest possible dose 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 order Paracetamol online, how do you store it?
Do not use past the expiration date. When you order paracetamol online always check the expiry date when they arrive.
Can you order Paracetamol online?
Yes, you can legally order Paracetamol online from registered prescribers such as e-Surgery.
Whenever you buy Paracetamol soluble 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 soluble tablets online they are genuine.
If you order Paracetamol online, where can you get more information?
You can also use our completely free Ask-A-Pharmacist service to get health advice from a trained professional. We’re here to help!
If you order Paracetamol online, how will it 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 order Paracetamol online they will arrive in discreet, recyclable packaging at a delivery address of your choice.
Whenever you order Paracetamol 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 Paracetamol tablets can I buy online?
You can order Paracetamol 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.
If you order Paracetamol online, what is the active ingredient?
If you order Paracetamol online, the active ingredient will be 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 order soluble Paracetamol online?
You should only order Paracetamol online 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 order Paracetamol online or Ibuprofen?
Soluble Paracetamol 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 order Paracetamol online.
What would the difference be if you were to buy Ibuprofen or order Paracetamol online?
If you were to order Paracetamol online, it would contain a different active ingredient in comparison to Ibuprofen and may be more suitable for treating certain 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 order Paracetamol online.
Which family of drugs does soluble Paracetamol belong to?
If you were to order Paracetamol online, it belongs to the classes of antipyretic and analgesic drugs. These classes are more commonly known as fever reducers and pain relievers.
If you order Paracetamol online, will it get rid of headaches?
If you order Paracetamol online, 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 soluble Paracetamol to ensure they receive the best treatment.
Can you drive if you take and order Paracetamol online?
If you were to order Paracetamol online and take them, they 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 soluble Paracetamol.
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