Paramol (Paracetamol) – 12 Tablets

Description

What are Paramol tablets?

Paramol tablets are pain relief medication that helps to ease moderate pains that cannot be relieved with painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. Ideal for those who need to ease moderate pains fast and are searching for effective pain relief, these tablets are easy to swallow so you can ease your pain on the go.

What kinds of pain can this product help me to manage?

Paramol can be used to ease many kinds of moderate aches and pains, with some of the most popular reasons to use this product including:

• Headache
• Migraine
• Period pain
• Toothache
• Dental pain
• Backache
• Muscular aches
• Joint pain
• Neuralgia

How will these dihydrocodeine tablets help to ease my pain?

Paramol tablets contain the active ingredients paracetamol 500mg and dihydrocodeine 7.46mg, which work together to ease pains that can’t be relieved using other painkillers, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin alone. Paracetamol is an everyday painkiller which can also be used to reduce high temperature and fever. Dihydrocodeine is a powerful analgesic, which can be used alongside other painkillers to relieve moderate pains.

Is dihydrocodeine addictive?

If you take dihydrocodeine in tablets like Paramol then you’re very unlikely to become addicted if you follow the instructions of your pharmacist or the manufacturer carefully. However, if you’re taking this product for a long time, even under medical supervision, then you may become dependent on it and will need to reduce your dosage gradually before stopping completely. Those who take dihydrocodeine as a recreational drug are more likely to become addicted than those who take this product for pain relief.

What symptoms will I experience if I become addicted to this medication?

If you do become addicted to Paramol or dihydrocodeine, there are a few signs you will notice. For example, you may notice that you need to take this medication for longer periods or need to take more than the recommended daily dose to get the desired effect. You may also find that if you stop taking this medication suddenly you experience unpleasant symptoms as your body goes through withdrawal. These symptoms include feeling sick, shaking, sweating, or feeling nervous, restless, or agitated. If you’re worried that you may be addicted to this medication and are unsure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Can I take this product if I’m taking other medication?

If you’re taking any other medication, including herbal remedies and medicines you obtained without a prescription, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Paramol. Do not take this product if you are already taking:

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) which are used to treat depression, e.g. pethidine
• Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, such as warfarin
• Domperidone or metoclopramide, which are used to treat nausea and vomiting
• Cholestyramine, which is used to reduce cholesterol
• Hydroxyzine, which is used to treat anxiety
• Central nervous system depressants, e.g. alcohol, anaesthetics, hypnotics, sedatives
• Phenothiazine, which is an antipsychotic
• Diuretics or medicines used to reduce high blood pressure
• Loperamide or kaolin, which are used to treat diarrhoea
• Antimuscarinic drugs, which are used to temporarily block nerve endings, e.g. atropine
• Any neuromuscular blocking medication, e.g. tracium
• Quinidine, which is used to treat malaria
• Mexiletine, which is used to treat high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat
• Cisapride and cimetidine, which are used to treat reflux
• Naloxone or naltrexone, which are used to treat addictions
• Benzodiazepines, which are used to treat depression and anxiety, or other related sedative medications
• Any other medications which contain paracetamol, dihydrocodeine, or codeine