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Panadol

Generic Name: Paracetamol
Product Name: Panadol

Indication of Panadol
Action of Panadol
Dose advice of Panadol
Schedule of Panadol
Common side effects of Panadol
Uncommon side effects of Panadol

Indication of Panadol:

Panadol contains paracetamol and is used for fast, effective, temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with:

period pain

cold & flu

tension headache

backache

muscular aches

arthritis/osteoarthritis

toothache

migraine 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, Children's Panadol 6 Months-5 Years Suppositories, Children's 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 24's 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:

Symptoms associated with Panadol:

For further information talk to your doctor.

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Article Dates:

Created: 22/7/2003

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