Panadol Extra 500 mg / 65 mg

Indication

Treatment of mild to moderate pain and relief of fever, including headache, migraine, sore throat, muscle ache, dysmenorrhoea, musculoskeletal pain, fever and pain after vaccination, pain after dental procedures or tooth extraction, toothache, earache, pain of osteoarthritis, and respiratory tract infections including cold and flu.

Ingredients

• Paracetamol 500 mg
• Caffeine 65 mg

Direction

Oral use only. Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over: 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as required. Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours. Do not exceed the stated dose; use the lowest dose necessary for the shortest duration. Maximum daily dose: 8 tablets (4000 mg paracetamol / 520 mg caffeine).

Side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• insomnia
• restlessness or anxiety
• Constipation or digestive upset
• Allergic reactions such as skin rash
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if these effects persist
• and stop use if an allergic reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol
• caffeine or any other ingredient
• Do not take with other paracetamol
• containing products
• overdose can cause serious liver damage
• Take care if you have kidney or liver problems
• Consult a doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding
• and limit other sources of caffeine
• Do not use if the blister is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Read the instructions carefully before use and consult your doctor for further information.