Paracetamol
Paracetamol
It is very important that you do not take more than 8 normal strength Paracetamol tablets (500mg each) in 24 hours. Doses of paracetamol must be at least 4 hours apart.
Caution
• Do not take paracetamol if you are allergic to paracetamol.
• Many over the counter medicines such as cough, cold and flu remedies, and other types of painkiller (such as co-codamol and co-dydramol) also contain paracetamol. If you are already taking paracetamol, do not take any other medication that contains paracetamol.
Disclaimer: On this website you will find advice to help you manage some of the more common but milder symptoms and side effects of breast cancer surgery. Please ONLY use this advice if you are currently participating in the ePainQ research project, otherwise you must follow the advice given to you by your medical team.
Clicking on the links in the left-hand menu will take you to advice on looking after yourself during treatment. If after following the advice you don’t feel your symptoms are being successfully managed or relieved, or if you become more unwell, you should contact your hospital medical team immediately.