Panadol (Paracetamol 500mg) - 12 Tablets Card
Panadol - Sri Lanka
PANADOL TABLETS
{pack shot of Panadol 500mg tablets}
Panadol Tablets provide effective relief of aches and pains, such as headaches, migraines, sore throats and dental pain. The tablets are round and, because they are film-coated, are easier to swallow. It’s also comforting to know that no other oral pain reliever is gentler on the stomach.
Overview
Panadol Tablets are paracetamol-based and provide effective and suitable relief of pain and discomfort associated with:
- Headaches, including migraine
- Body aches
- Muscular aches & pains
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Joint pain/osteoarthritis
- Period pain
- Toothaches
- Sore throats
Panadol Tablets also relieve fever.
Panadol Tablets are virtually free of side effects and can be used with most medications, when taken as directed. The tablets are a good choice of pain reliever for people with sensitive stomachs, stomach ulcers and other stomach disorders. And like other Panadol pain relievers, can also be used by breast-feeding women.
Directions
Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over:
- Oral administration only.
- 500mg to 1000mg of paracetamol, taken every 4-6 hours as required.
- Maximum daily dose: 4000 mg.
- Do not exceed the stated dose. Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.
- Can be taken with or without food.
Children aged 6 - 11 years:
- Half to one tablet every 4-6 hours, as required.
- Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours
- Maximum daily dose 60mg/kg presented in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg throughout the 24-hour period.
- Do not exceed the stated dose. Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.
- Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days.
Not recommended for children under 6 years of age
Active Ingredients
- 500mg Paracetamol
Warnings & Precautions (see label for full list)
- Always read the label. Use only as directed. For the relief of pain and fever. Incorrect use could be harmful.
- Should not be taken with other products containing paracetamol at the same time.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to paracetamol.
- If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems, please consult your doctor before taking Panadol.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- Paracetamol overdose may cause liver failure. Immediate medical management is required in the event of an overdose, even if symptoms of overdose are not present.
- Each soluble tablet contains sorbitol powder (E420) at 62.50mg per tablet. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.
- Each soluble (orange flavor) tablet contains aspartame (E-951). Contains a source of phenylalanine. May be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.