Panadol 500 mg Film Coated Tablets | Paracetamol for the relief of pain and fever

Panadol 500 mg Film Coated Tablets
Paracetamol 500 mg /tab.

Company Name
Alexandria/Glaxosmith

Therapeutic Group
NON-NARCOTIC ANALGESICS

Pharmaceutical form
Tablets

Package
24 tablets

Indications
Panadol Tablets are indicated for the relief of pain and fever from: headache, migraine, common cold and flu, sore throat, earache, toothache, backache, rheumatic and muscular pain, neuralgia and period pain.

Warning & Precautions
This preparation contains paracetamol. Do not take other paracetamol containing medications at the same time. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Panadol should be used with caution in cases of severe liver or kidney damage. Do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days or for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by a doctor. If pain or fever persists or gets worse, if new symptoms occur, or if redness and swelling is present, consult a doctor because these could be signs of a serious condition. If sore throat is severe and persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Product Type
Human

Dosage
Panadol Tablets are suitable for adults and children over 6 years of age.
If necessary the dose may be repeated every four hours but do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.
Adults
Two tablets up to four times a day; not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children (6 to 12 years)
Half to one tablets up to four times a day; not more than 4 tablets in 24 hours
Not recommended for children under 6 years.

Adverse Reactions
When taken in recommended doses, Panadol is usually free from side effects. However skin reactions such as urticaria have been reported rare

Contra Indications
Panadol Tablets are contra-indicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol.

Drug Interactions
Panadol Tablets may interact with anticoagulant agents on prothrombin time
The liver effects of Panadol Tablets may be increased by the use of alcohol and the concomitant use of certain drugs which enhance the metabolism of Panadol in the liver (i.e. barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants).
The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhance by prolonged daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding occasional doses have no significant effect.

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