There is 500mg of paracetamol in each Panadol extra tablet, along with 65mg of caffeine. For treating tough pain, these tablets are mainly used because they relieve pain quickly and effectively.
With the
addition of caffeine to Panadol Extra, paracetamol becomes more analgesic.
Why panadol Extra:
There are
different types of pain that can be treated with Panadol extra like the
treatment of migraine pain, to treat tension headaches, ache in the back to be
treated, treatment for toothache, to treat period pain, and pain in the joints can be treated.
Occasionally,
you need something stronger to relieve your pain. Panadol Extra tablets has the quality
to deliver a 37% stronger pain relief effect compared to standard paracetamol.
People with
severe pain or those over the age of 60 who are looking for a pain reliever
will benefit from Panadol Extra caplets.
Dosage of
Panadol Extra tablets
The dosage
can be varied between 1 and 2 tablets every 4 to 6. Take no more than eight tablets in 24
hours i.e the maximum number of tablets to be taken in 24 hours is 8.
Do not
exceed four times per day. Children under the age of 12, do not take this medication.
When
possible, use the lowest dose required to achieve efficacy.
Before
using, always read the label or leaflet.
Precautions:
Children
under the age of 12 are not recommended to use this product.
Ensure kids
cannot access this product.
due to the presence
of paracetamol, Use alone. Do not mix with other
products containing paracetamol.
When used
with other products that contain paracetamol, an overdose may result.
As this
product contains caffeine, Hence take this product with caution if you consume
excessive amounts of caffeine-containing drinks (e.g. tea, coffee etc.).
If you
overdose on paracetamol, you may develop liver failure, which may result in
liver transplantations or death.
Paracetamol
can cause liver damage when there is underlying liver disease.
If you
suffer from liver or kidney impairment, you should consult your doctor before
taking this medication.
Contraindications:
The
recommended dose should not be exceeded.
As Panadol contains
paracetamol, there may be an increased risk of spontaneous abortion with the
use of paracetamol and caffeine during pregnancy.
It is not
recommended to use panadol extra if you are hypersensitive to its ingredients.
Immediately
stop using Panadol extra, if you notice
an unexpected side effect or adverse reaction when using it or if you know of
an adverse reaction associated with the use of these tablets.
It crosses
the placental barrier into breast milk and is excreted there but Paracetamol
has not been proven to affect lactation according to human studies.
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