ADOL EXTRA ( PARACETAMOL = ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG + CAFFEINE 65 MG ) 24 CAPLETS FOR EASIER SWALLOWING

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ADOL EXTRA ( PARACETAMOL = ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG + CAFFEINE 65 MG ) 24 CAPLETS FOR EASIER SWALLOWING

1. What this medicine is and what it is used for
This medicine contains:
. paracetamol which is a pain reliever (analgesic) and
helps reduce your temperature when you have a
fever
. caffeine which helps to increase the pain relief from
paracetamol and makes you more alert.
These tablets are for the relief of mild to moderate
pain including headache, migraine, toothache,
nerve pain, sore throat and period pains. They are
also for symptomatic relief of sprains, strains,
rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis,
muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and
stiffness, flu, feverishness and feverish colds.

2. What you need to know before you take this medicine
Do not take this medicine if you:
. are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the
other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
. have high blood pressure or are taking any
medication for high blood pressure, such as beta
blockers
. your heart beat is too fast, too slow or irregular
. are recovering from alcoholism and are taking the
medicine disulfiram
. are taking any medication to treat anxiety, this
includes antidepressants (e.g. lithium carbonate or
monoamine oxidase inhibitors), anxiolytics or
sedatives (e.g. diazepam)
. are currently taking the medicine ephedrine
(a decongestant) or theophylline, which is used to
treat asthma
. are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this
medicine if you:
. suffer from kidney or liver problems, including
alcoholic liver disease.
Other medicines and Paracetamol & Caffeine
500mg/65mg Tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have

recently taken or might take any other medicine, like:
. medicines to treat high cholesterol levels which
reduce the amount of fat in the blood such as
colestyramine
. medicines to control feeling sick or being sick such as
metoclopramide or domperidone
. medicines called anti-coagulants, which are used to
thin the blood such as warfarin or other coumarins -
you may take occasional doses of paracetamol but
should consult your doctor if you need to take it on a
regular basis
. medicines used during hospital tests for heart
conditions such as adenosine and dipyridamole
. medicines used to treat the skin condition psoriasis,
such as methoxsalen
. medicines to treat epilepsy, such as phenytoin
. medicines used to treat thyroid conditions, such as
levothyroxine
. medicines used to treat infections, such as pipemidic
acid
. flucloxacillin (antibiotic), due to a serious risk of
blood and fluid abnormality (high anion gap
metabolic acidosis) that must have urgent treatment
and which may occur particularly in case of severe
renal impairment, sepsis (when bacteria and their
toxins circulate in the blood leading to organ
damage), malnutrition, chronic alcoholism, and if the
maximum daily doses of paracetamol are used.

Do not take anything else containing paracetamol
while taking this medicine.
Taking this medicine with food and drink
Each tablet contains 65 mg of caffeine and up to 8
tablets (or 520 mg of caffeine) may be taken per day.
If you are also consuming other medicines or food
that contains caffeine (coffee, tea, cola drinks,
chocolate) you may have a high caffeine intake and
might have difficulty sleeping, start shaking and/or
have an uncomfortable feeling in the chest. You
should avoid too much caffeine in drinks like coffee
and tea.
Although the amount of caffeine in a drink of coffee
and tea depends on how they are made, you can use
the table overleaf as a guide to the amount of
caffeine contained within certain food and drinks:

3. How to take this medicine
Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not chew.
Adults, the elderly and children over 16 years:
2 tablets to be taken every 4 to 6 hours, as required.
Do not take more than 4 doses (8 tablets) in any 24
hour period.
Children aged 12 to 15 years:
1 tablet to be taken every 4 to 6 hours, as required. Do
not take more than 4 doses (4 tablets) in any 24 hour
period.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not take more often than every 4 hours.
Do not continue to take for longer than 3 days, unless
instructed by your doctor. Do not take more medicine
than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk
to your doctor.
Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this
medicine even if you feel well. This is because too
much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver
damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty
department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with
you.

If your symptoms continue or your headache becomes
persistent, see your doctor.

4. Possible side effects
Most people do not have any side effects while taking
this medicine. However, if you experience any of the
following side effects, anything else unusual
happens, stop taking the medicine immediately, and
see your doctor or pharmacist.
Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor if you
experience:
. allergic reactions which may be severe such as skin
rash, itching, sometimes with shortness of breath or
swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, throat or face
. Breathing problems. These are more likely if you have
experienced them before when taking other
painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen (non-steroidal
anti-inflammatories)
. severe rash or peeling of the skin which may be
accompanied by mouth ulcers.
Paracetamol side effects
Rare side effects are:
. other allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash)
. yellowing of the skin or eyes, pale stools or upper
abdominal pain (these may be signs of liver
problems).
More rarely, the following side effects can happen:
. you may become more prone to bleeding, bruising,
fever and infections, such as sore throat and ulcers,
due to changes in your blood.
Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.

Caffeine side effects
If you do not take more than the recommended 520
mg of caffeine per day side effects are unlikely, but
you must remember to take into account caffeine from
coffee, tea, other medicines, etc. Some people are
more sensitive to caffeine and can get side effects at
lower doses, especially if they have never had
caffeine before or have not had caffeine for
some time.

Side effects may include tremor, insomnia,
nervousness, irritability, anxiety, headache, tinnitus
(ringing in the ears), and stomach complaints (e.g.
nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea). You may also
notice palpitations, changes in heartbeat, an
increased need to pass water, and rapid breathing.
If you experience any caffeine-related side effects,
stop taking all medicines containing caffeine,
including this medicine and stop consuming food
that contains caffeine (coffee, tea, cola drinks, and
chocolate).
If you stop taking caffeine after regular use
There are some people who may experience
unwanted side effects when they stop taking tablets
or foods containing caffeine after regular use. The
most common effect is headache but also tiredness
and feeling less alert can occur. These effects are
temporary and may last up to a week but to
minimize these effects it is best to gradually reduce
caffeine intake.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor,
pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report
side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side
effects you can help provide more information on
the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of
children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
printed on the pack.

Text revised: September 2024.