How to take paracetamol safely

Follow these steps to use paracetamol effectively without exceeding the safe dose.

1. 1

   Check other medicines

   Make sure no other product you're taking also contains paracetamol.

2. 2

   Take the right dose

   Adults: two 500mg tablets, up to four times a day.

3. 3

   Space the doses

   Leave at least 4 hours between doses; never more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

4. 4

   Know when to stop

   Speak to a pharmacist if pain lasts more than 3 days.