BIOGESIC Tablet

For the relief of minor aches and pains such as headache, menstrual cramps, muscular arches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, and pain associated with the common cold and flu.

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older: Orally, 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, as needed for the pain and/or fever, or, as directed by a doctor.

 Do not take more than 4g (8 tablets) in each 24-hour period.

 Do not use more than the recommended dose.

 If the patient is allergic to paracetamol or any ingredient in the product.

 Avoid long-term use of paracetamol in patients with anemia or with heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease.

Paracetamol, when taken within the recommended dose and duration of treatment, has low incidence of side effects.

Skin rashes, hypersensitivity reactions, changes in the number of white blood cells and platelets, and minor stomach and intestinal disturbances have been reported.

 The absorption of paracetamol may be accelerated by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by cholestyramine.

 Medicines witch stimulate the enzymes responsible for the metabolic activation of paracetamol such as medicines for convulsion (e.g., phenobarbital) may increase susceptibility to the harmful effects to the liver.

 Warfarin, a blood thinning medicine; an increase in the International Normalized Ratio (INR), which may serve as a sign of increased risk for bleeding, may be observed when using paracetamol and warfarin at the same time. Paracetamol increases the anticoagulation effect of warfarin.

Consult your doctor before use.

 Liver Warning. This product contains paracetamol. Severe liver damage may occur if:

>An adult or child 12 years old and above takes more than 4 g of paracetamol in 24 hours.

which is the maximum daily amount;

>Taken with other medicines containing paracetamol (or acetaminophen)

>An adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product.

 Do not use with any other medicine containing paracetamol (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a medicine contains paracetamol, ask a doctor.

 Ask a doctor before use if the patient has kidney or liver problems.

 Ask a doctor before use if the patient is taking warfarin, a blood thinning medicine.

 Do not use after the expiry date on the label.