Boots Headache and Upset Stomach Relief
(Contains Paracetamol)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains paracetamol, an analgesic which relieves pain, and antacids which relieve excess stomach acid and indigestion.
It can be used to relieve headache and upset stomach, particularly so after over indulgence of food or drink.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children of 16 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have liver or severe kidney problems
If you are on a low salt (sodium) diet (this medicine contains 288 mg of sodium per sachet)
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have liver problems caused by drinking alcohol
- If you are taking warfarin (for thinning the blood)
- If you are on a low potassium diet (this medicine contains 287 mg of potassium per sachet)
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Other important information
Do not drink alcohol (e.g. wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
Information about some of the ingredients in this medicine: Aspartame (E951) contains a source of phenylalanine equivalent to 28 mg per sachet. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.
The sunset yellow (E110) in this medicine may cause allergic reactions.
If you take other medicines
This medicine contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.
Before you take this medicine, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Colestyramine (to reduce blood fat levels)
- Metoclopramide or domperidone (for feeling sick or being sick)
- Warfarin or other blood thinners
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the sachet is not broken before use. If it is, do not use that sachet.
Dissolve the contents of the sachet in a glass (150 – 200 ml) of water. Drink the solution before the fizzing stops.
Adults and children of 16 years and over: Take one sachet every 4 hours, if you need to.
Don’t take more than 4 sachets in any 24 hours.
Do not give to children under 16 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If you take too many sachets: Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take your medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get any of these serious side effects, stop taking the sachets. See a doctor at once:
- Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Skin rash
- Unusual bruising or infections such as sore throats - this may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each sachet contains Anhydrous Citric Acid 1185 mg, Anhydrous Sodium Carbonate 153 mg, Paracetamol 1000 mg, Potassium Bicarbonate 715 mg, Sodium Bicarbonate 808 mg, which are the active ingredients.
As well as the active ingredients, the sachets also contain ascorbic acid, acesulfame potassium (E950), aspartame (E951), orange flavour (containing maltodextrin, gum arabic, triacetin, alpha-tocopherol (E307)), quinoline yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110).
The pack contains 10 sachets of creamy/white effervescent powder.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for
by the Marketing Authorisation holder
Leaflet prepared April 2008
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Product name: Boots Headache and Upset Stomach Relief.
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