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Paramol 24 Tablets provide effective short-term relief of acute moderate pain that has not been relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. Each tablet combines paracetamol 500mg, which helps relieve pain and reduce fever, with dihydrocodeine tartrate 7.46mg, an opioid painkiller that enhances pain relief for more moderate pain. This medicine is intended for short-term use only and should not be taken for more than 3 consecutive days due to the risk of dependence associated with dihydrocodeine.
Paramol is suitable for the temporary relief of:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Dental pain
- Toothache
- Backache
- Muscular aches
- Joint pain
- Neuralgia
- Period pain
- Fever
Active Ingredients
Each tablet contains:
- Paracetamol 500mg
- Dihydrocodeine Tartrate 7.46mg
Directions for Use
- Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over:Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as required.
- Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
- Adolescents aged 12 to 15 years:Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as required.
- Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
- Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days unless advised by a healthcare professional.
- Take during or after meals where possible.
- Not suitable for children under 12 years.
Frequently asked questions
What is Paramol used for?
Paramol is used for the short-term treatment of acute moderate pain that has not been relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. It can help relieve headaches, migraines, toothache, backache, muscular aches, joint pain, neuralgia and period pain.
What are the active ingredients in Paramol?
Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500mg and Dihydrocodeine Tartrate 7.46mg.
How long can I take Paramol?
Paramol should only be taken for up to 3 consecutive days. If your pain continues after this time, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take Paramol with paracetamol?
No. Paramol already contains 500mg of paracetamol per tablet, so it should not be taken with any other medicines containing paracetamol.
Is Paramol addictive?
Yes. Paramol contains dihydrocodeine, an opioid painkiller that can cause dependence if taken continuously for more than 3 days. Always use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.


