Indication of Panadol:
Panadol contains paracetamol and is used for fast, effective, temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with: headacheperiod paincold & flutension headachebackachemuscular achesarthritis/osteoarthritistoothachemigraine and also reduces fever.
Action of Panadol:
Panadol is a medicine exerts analgesic (reduces pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) activity, but does not possess anti-inflammatory activity.
Dose Advice of Panadol:
Panadol comes in many different formulations, such as Panadol Tablets, Panadol Caplets, Panadol Gel Caps Tablets, Panadol Soluble Tablets, Panadol Mini Caps Tablets, Panadol Rapid Caplets, Childrens Panadol 6 Months-5 Years Suppositories, Childrens Panadol 5-12 Years Suppositories, and Panadol Children 10-12 Years + Adult Suppositories. As a result dosing should comply with directions on the packet. Dosage can be taken with or without food. Panadol Tablets, Caplets and Panadol Soluble: Adults, Children over 12 years: One to two tablets every four hours (maximum of eight tablets in 24 hours).Children 7-12 years: Half to one tablet every four hours (maximum of four tablets in 24 hours), taken with water or other fluid. Panadol Soluble tablets should be dissolved in at least half a glass of water-Panadol Gel Caps, Gel Tabs and Mini Caps. Adults, Children over 12 years: One to two tablets every four hours (maxiumum of eight tablets in 24 hours).Children 7-12 years: One tablet every four hours (maxiumum of four tablets in 24 hours), taken with water or other fluid.Panadol Rapid: Adults, Children over 12 years: Two caplets every four to six hours (maximum of eight caplets in 24 hours).Panadol Suppositories: Children 6 months-3 years: One 125mg suppository.4-5 years: Two 125mg suppositories.5-8 years: One 250mg suppository.9-12 years: Two 250mg suppositories.10-12 years: One 500mg suppository.Adults: Two 500mg suppositories.Suppositories can be inserted up to 4 times in 24 hours if needed To ease insertion the suppository can be moistened
Schedule of Panadol:
Packs of 24 or less: unscheduled Packs larger than 24: S2Suppositories: 125mg and 250mg 20?s S2, 500mg 24s S2
Common side effects of Panadol:
None.
Uncommon side effects of Panadol:
Side effects are rare. You may experience nausea, indigestion, allergic reactions or blood disorders.
Diseases treated by Panadol:
Burns Cervical Root disorders (cervical spondylotic myelopathy & radiculopathy) Dental Pain Hip Adductor Strain (Groin Strain) Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) Somatoform disorders (Briquets syndrome) Tension headache
Symptoms associated with Panadol:
Pain Pain
