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Panadol is produced by GSK, which contains Paracetamol while Panadol CF tablet contains pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate. It contains a combination of antipyretic and analgesic properties, which act rapidly. It is being used for the symptoms and indications of mild to moderate pain, cold and influenza, fever, muscle ache, nasal congestion, post-vaccination pain, sinus congestion, musculoskeletal, dental procedures, dental pain, osteoarthritis, toothache, headache, and sinus pain, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes. Panadol series contains Panadol Drops, Panadol Syrup, Pandol Forte Syrup, Panadol Tablet, Panadol Extra and Panadol CF. Panadol drops for infants while Panadol Syrup and Pandol Forte are for children. On the other hand, Panadol, Panadol Extra, and Panadol CF tablets are made for adults and age more than 12 years. In Covid-19 doctors have recommended Panadol as a remedy to control temperature and fever. It is safe to take for Corona Virus. It is the best medicine to control migraine headaches.
Indications and Symptoms
Relieves Cold and Flu
Relieves Nasal Congestion and Sneezing
Relieves Fever
Relieves Headache and Body Ache
Dosage of Panadol
Dosage for Infants
Age Dosage
2-5 months 0.5ml 3 times a day
5-10 months 0.5ml-1dropper 3 times a day
1-2 years 1-2 droppers 3 times a day
Dosage for Children and Adults
Ages Dosage
Under 2 Years 0.4ml to 2 droppers every 6 hours
2-6 Years 1-2 tablespoonful every 6 hours
Over 12 Years 1-2 Tablets every 6 hours
Above 18 1-2 Tablets every 6 hours
How to Treat Overdosage?
Overdosage of Panadol can cause liver failure and pancreatitis. Therefore do not use Panadol regularly.
Consult your physician or take Methionine or N-Acetylcysteine.
Side Effects of Panadol
Paracetamol is an active ingredient of acetaminophen and in many cases, it is well tolerated but when it becomes severe, it can cause the following side effects. These side effects include black blood, yellowish urine color, pain in the lower back, sore throat, unusual bleeding, weakness, tiredness, yellowish color of eye and skin, etc. In overdose, it can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, swelling, stomach cramps, tenderness, and headache, etc.
Disease Side Effects in Percentages %
Gastrointestinal Nausea up to 30%
Vomiting up to 10%
Abdominal Pain/Diarrhea 5%
Constipation 4%
Dry mouth 10%
Hepatic Aspartate aminotransferase 5%
Increased hepatic transaminases 1%
Liver failure varies in percentage
Dermatologic Rash less than 10%
Skin reactions less than 1%
Pustular rashes and pemphigoid less than 1%
Hematologic Anemia 1-10%
Neutropenia less than 1%
Hypersensitivity Varies in percentage
Respiratory Dyspnea less than 10%
Pulmonary edema 5%
Wheezing and coughing less than 10%
Metabolic Hypokalemia less than 10%
Hyperglycemia 5%
Cardiovascular Peripheral edema 5%
Hypertension 1-10%
Chest pain less than 10%
Local Site pain 5%
Injection reaction less than 10%
Nervous System Headache less than 10%
Dizziness less than 10%
Dystonia varies in percentage
Genitourinary Oliguria less than 10%
Ocular Periorbital edema less than 10%
Psychiatric Insomia less than 10%
Anxiety less than 10%
Musculoskeletal Muscle spasms less than 10%
Trismus less than 10%
Others Pyrexia less than 10%
Fatigue 5%
Malaise less than 1%
Precautions
You need to stop using this medicine if you experience sudden abdominal pain, severe headache, and vomiting. You need to consult your doctor if you are having previous cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, glaucoma, bronchitis, and asthma. Do not use Panadol for more than 3 days without a doctor’s prescription.
Contraindications
Panadol is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of asthma, cardiovascular disease, kidney impairment, or hypersensitivity to paracetamol, those patients do not use Panadol.
Pregnancy and Lactation
Do not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless considered essential by the physician. Safe use of pseudoephedrine in pregnancy has not been established. Pseudoephedrine is excreted in breast milk in a small amount. There are no adequate data from the use of chlorphenamine maleate in pregnant women. While plain Panadol is safe in pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
What is Panadol?
Pandol contains Pacecetamol, which is being used to reduce pain and fever.
What does Panadol do to the body?
It reduces pain and inflammation along with fever.
When should I take Panadol?
Whenever you get sick and body pain, you can take Panadol as a remedy.
Panadol for Infants 2 Months to 2 Years
Panadol Drops
Panadol Drops 30ml Paracetamol
Composition Each 0.8ml contains 80mg of Paracetamol Bp
Symptoms and Indications Fever, muscle ache, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, headache, post vaccination, high temperature
Dosage According to above table
Company GSK
Retail Price Rs64.9
Panadol for Children 2 Years to 12 Years
Panadol 120ml Syrup
Panadol 120ml Syrup Paracetamol
Composition Each 5ml contains 160mg of Paracetamol Bp
Symptoms and Indications Fever, muscle ache, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, headache, post vaccination, high temperature
Dosage According to above table
Company GSK
Retail Price Rs92.21
Panadol Forte Syrup
Panadol Forte 90ml Syrup Paracetamol
Composition Each 5ml contains 260mg of Paracetamol Bp
Symptoms and Indications Fever, muscle ache, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, headache, post vaccination, high temperature
Dosage According to above table
Company GSK
Retail Price Rs110
Pandol Tablets for 12 Years to Above 18 Years
Panadol Tablets
Panadol Tablets Paracetamol
Composition Each tablet contains
Paracetamol Bp 500mg
Symptoms and Indications Fever, muscle ache, nasal congestion headache and sinus pain, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, high temperature, body aches
Dosage According to above table
Company GSK
Per tablet price Rs 15.6
Panadol Extra Tablets
Panadol Extra Tablets Paracetamol + Caffeine
Composition Each tablet contains
Paracetamol Bp 500mg
Caffeine 65mg
Symptoms and Indications Fever, muscle ache, headache, back pain, dental pain, post vaccination, high temperature, body aches
Dosage According to above table
Company GSK
Per tablet price Rs 18.2
Panadol CF Tablets
Panadol CF Tablets Paracetamol + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Composition Each tablet contains
Paracetamol Bp 500mg
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride Bp 60mg Chlorpheniramine maleate Bp 4mg
Symptoms Flu, nasal congestion, sore throat, sinusitis, body aches, fever
Rough Diagnose (Not Valid) Fever, Body Pain, Nasal Congestion,
Dose According to doctor’s prescription
Company GSK
Per tablet Price Rs16.75