For short-term treatment of bedtime pain, for example rheumatic and muscle pain, backache, neuralgia, toothache, migraine, headache and period pain which is causing difficulty in getting to sleep. For adults and elderly, 2 tablets taken 20 minutes before bedtime. Other products containing paracetamol may be taken for daytime pain relief, but at a reduced maximum dose of 6 tablets in 24 hours. The dose should not be repeated more frequently than every 4 hours. Not to be taken for more than 7 consecutive nights without medical advice. For children it is not recommended except on medical advice.