Panadol Extra Soluble tablets are used for the relief of headache, backache, rheumatic pain, muscle pain, neuralgia, toothache and period pain. They also relieve discomfort in colds, flu and sore throat and help reduce temperature. The tablets contain two active ingredients. Paracetamol is a painkiller and reduces your temperature when you have a fever. Caffeine acts to further help the effectiveness of paracetamol.
Directions for use:
Panadol Extra Soluble tablets should be dissolved in at least half a tumbler of water.
Adults, elderly and children aged 16 years and over:
Take 2 tablets, up to 4 times daily as required.
Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not take more than 4 tablets a day in the following situations, unless directed by your doctor:
- Chronic malnutrition
- Weight less than 50kg
- Chronic alcoholism
- Dehydration
Children aged 12-15 years:
One tablet up to 4 times daily as required.
Do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Contains Paracetamol:
- Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- This product should be used only when clearly necessary.
- If you have a high fever, or if symptoms get worse or persist for longer than 3 days, consult your doctor.
- Prolonged use except under medical supervision may be harmful.
- Always use the lowest effective dose to relieve your symptoms.
Warnings:
Do not take Panadol Extra Soluble tablets:
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol, caffeine or to any of the other ingredients (listed below).
- if you are taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.
- if you are under 12 years.
Ask your doctor before you take this medicine if you:
- have liver or kidney disease, including alcoholic liver disease
- are underweight (<50kg) or malnourished
- regularly drink alcohol
- suffer from severe dehydration
- are taking medicines that affect your liver
- have a severe infection as this may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis. Signs of metabolic acidosis include: - deep, rapid, difficult breathing - feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) - loss of appetite Contact a doctor immediately if you get a combination of these symptoms.
