Panadol Extra Tablets 24s

Panadol Extra tablets are used for the relief of:

• headache
• backache
• rheumatic pain
• muscle pain
• neuralgia
• toothache
• 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

dults (including the elderly) and children aged 16 years and over: 2 tablets up to four times daily. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets a day in the following situations, unless directed by your doctor: Weight less than 50kg, Chronic alcoholism, Dehydration, Chronic malnutrition.

Children aged 12 – 15 years: 1 tablet up to four times daily. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

The lowest dose necessary to achieve efficacy should be used.

Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.

Warnings and Precautions

Check with your doctor before use if you: have liver or kidney problems, are underweight or malnourished or dehydrated,regularly drink alcohol
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)

Do not take for more than three days without consulting your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Prolonged use except under medical supervision may be harmful. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if you are taking any prescribed medicines.

Pregnancy
Not safe for use during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding
Not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

Contradictions

Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the other ingredients

Always read the packaging and enclosed leaflet carefully before use.