Panadol 500mg
Generic Name: Paracetemol
Panadol can be used for relieving fever and/or for the treatment of mild to moderate pain including headache, migraine, muscle ache, dysmenorrhea, sore throat, musculoskeletal pain and pain after dental procedures/ tooth extraction, toothache and pain of osteoarthritis.
- Fever
- Headache/Tension headache
- Toothache
- Migraine headache
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Backache
- Available in tablet format.
Panadol provides effective relief from pain and fever.
- No gluten, lactose or sugar, contains paracetamol, does not contain ibuprofen
- Suitable for elderly people
- Unlikely to cause stomach irritation when used as directed
- Can be taken on an empty stomach when used as directed
- 500mg paracetamol
Dosage
Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and
over:
1 – 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as required.
Do not take more than 8 tablets (4000mg paracetamol) in 24 hours.
Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
The lowest dose necessary to achieve efficacy should be used.
Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.
Children 6 to 11 years:
1/2 – 1 (250mg -500mg) tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
Maximum daily dose: 60mg/kg presented in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg throughout the 24 hour period.
Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours.
Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days.
Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.
Children under 6 years:
Not recommended for children under the age of 6 year.
Warnings and Precautions
Contains paracetamol. Do not use with any other paracetamol-containing products. The concomitant use with other products containing paracetamol may lead to an overdose.
Paracetamol overdose may cause liver failure which can lead to liver transplant or death.
Underlying liver disease increases the risk of paracetamol related liver damage. Patients who have been diagnosed with liver or kidney impairment must seek medical advice before taking this medication.
Cases of hepatic dysfunction/failure have been reported in patients with depleted glutathione levels, such as those who are severely malnourished, anorexic, have a low body mass index or are chronic heavy users of alcohol.
In patients with glutathione depleted states such as sepsis, the use of paracetamol may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis.
If symptoms persist, medical advice must be sought.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Overdose
Sign & Symptoms – Paracetamol overdose may cause liver failure which can lead to liver transplant or death. Acute pancreatitis has been observed, usually with hepatic dysfunction and liver toxicity.
Treatment – Immediate medical management is required in the event of overdose, even if symptoms of overdose are not present.
Administration of N-acetylcysteine or methionine may be required.
Drug Interactions
The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of hypersensitivity to paracetamol or excipients.
Pregnancy
Human and animal studies with paracetamol have not identified any risk to pregnancy or embryo-foetal development.
Lactation
Human studies with paracetamol have not identified any risk to lactation or the breast-fed offspring.
Paracetamol crosses the placental barrier and is excreted in breast milk.
Adverse events
Thrombocytopaenia, Anaphylaxis cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions including amoung others skin rashes, angiodema, stevens johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrosis, bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs, hepatic dysfuction.
This product contains paracetamol; do not take it with other medicines that also contain paracetamol. Paracetamol is contained in many medicines to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, and sleep medicines.
If you have liver or kidney disease, talk to your doctor before taking paracetamol.
Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may be harmful, including serious harm to your liver.
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