Acetamol Adults 500 mg (paracetamol)

Pharmacotherapeutic category:
Analgesics – Antipyretics.
Therapeutic indications:
Symptomatic treatment of fever and mild to moderate pain.
Do not use Acetamol in case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient, to any of the excipients or other closely related substances from a chemical point of view;
in particular towards other analgesics and antipyretics.
Pregnancy and breastfeedingAsk your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Although clinical studies in pregnant or lactating patients have not revealed particular contraindications to the use of paracetamol, nor caused undesirable effects affecting the mother or child, it is recommended to administer the product only in cases of real need and under the direct control of the doctor.
Like all medicines, Acetamol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Skin reactions of various types and severities have been reported with the use of paracetamol including cases of erythema multiforme, Stevens Johnson syndrome and epidermal necrolysis.
Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema, edema of the larynx, anaphylactic shock have been reported.
In addition, the following undesirable effects have been reported:
thrombocytopenia , leukopenia , anemia, agranulocytosis , liver function abnormalities and hepatitis , kidney disorders (acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, haematuria, anuria), gastrointestinal reactions and dizziness.
In any case, the patient is invited to report any undesirable effect not described to his doctor or pharmacist.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
This is an OTC medicine, so it can be taken without a doctor’s recommendation.
Before using this medicine carefully read the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any doubt.