Biowell Terrafast 500mg Tablet

Biowell Terrafast 500mg Tablet is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) paracetamol tablet, with each tablet containing 500 mg of paracetamol (acetaminophen) as its active ingredient. Paracetamol is one of the most widely used analgesic and antipyretic medicine classes in Malaysia, and Biowell Terrafast is manufactured and marketed under the Biowell brand as a conventional oral tablet formulation.

As an OTC medicine, Biowell Terrafast 500mg Tablet can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription at registered pharmacies and licensed online pharmacy platforms in Malaysia. It is typically supplied in strips of 10 tablets, with larger pack formats such as boxes of 200 tablets also available for household or clinical use. The tablet is taken orally and is intended for short-term, self-directed use in adults and older children.

Within the paracetamol tablet category, Biowell Terrafast is positioned as a standard-strength 500 mg formulation comparable to other widely available paracetamol brands sold in Malaysia. Customers should always check the pack and strip for the batch number and expiry date before use, and should not assume that the “Terrafast” name refers to any ingredient other than paracetamol.

• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of plain water.
• The tablet may be taken with or without food.
• Space doses at least 4 hours apart.
• Check the labels of any other medicines, cold/flu remedies, or combination products you are taking to confirm whether they also contain paracetamol, so the total daily amount from all sources stays within the recommended limit.

For adults and children aged 12 years and above, the usual dose is 1 to 2 tablets (500 mg to 1,000 mg) taken as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets (4,000 mg) in any 24-hour period, with at least 4 hours between doses. This product is not intended for children under 12 years of age; a lower-strength paracetamol formulation suited to the child’s weight should be used instead, under a pharmacist’s or doctor’s guidance. If a dose is missed, it can be taken when remembered, but two doses should never be taken together to make up for a missed one. If fever does not improve after 3 days, or pain does not improve after 5 days, self-treatment should stop and a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.

Do not use Biowell Terrafast 500mg Tablet after the expiry date printed on the strip and outer packaging. As with all paracetamol tablets, shelf life is determined by the manufacturer and verified through the batch information on the pack, so always check this before use rather than relying on a general estimate.

Store Biowell Terrafast 500mg Tablet below 30°C, in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the tablets in their original strip until just before use, and keep the pack out of the reach and sight of children and pets.

• Common: Paracetamol is generally well tolerated at recommended doses, and side effects are uncommon.
• Common: Mild nausea or stomach discomfort has been reported in a small number of users.
• Serious: Skin rash, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing may indicate an allergic reaction and require immediate medical attention.
• Serious: Yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or unusual tiredness can be signs of liver injury, particularly after taking more than the recommended dose, and require urgent medical attention.

• Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or to any other ingredient in this tablet.
• Severe liver impairment or active liver disease, unless otherwise directed by a doctor.
• Should not be taken together with any other paracetamol-containing product, to avoid exceeding the maximum daily dose.

• Regular or heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of liver injury when combined with paracetamol and should be avoided.
• Long-term use of paracetamol together with warfarin or other blood-thinning medicines may enhance their effect; patients on these medicines should check with a pharmacist or doctor before regular use.
• Taking this tablet together with other over-the-counter cold, flu, or pain products that also contain paracetamol can lead to accidental overdose; always check active ingredient labels first.
• No clinically significant food interactions are known; this tablet may be taken with or without food.

• Always check other medicines and combination cold/flu products for paracetamol before taking this tablet, to avoid doubling up.
• Keep a simple written or phone note of dose times if taking this regularly over a day, so doses are not taken too close together.
• Store the strip in its original packaging so the expiry date and batch number stay visible.
• Keep out of reach of children, as paracetamol overdose in children can be serious.
• Do not take this tablet together with alcohol.
• Speak to a pharmacist if fever or pain continues beyond the self-care period stated in the Dosage section.

Precautions: Pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with kidney or liver conditions, and anyone taking other medicines regularly should check with a pharmacist or doctor before taking Biowell Terrafast 500mg Tablet. Avoid regular alcohol consumption while taking this tablet, and do not combine it with any other paracetamol-containing product.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical advice if fever lasts longer than 3 days, if pain lasts longer than 5 days, if symptoms worsen, or if new symptoms such as rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty appear after taking this tablet.