Panactol 500 mg

Indication

Relief of pain including headache, migraine, sore throat, toothache, rheumatic pain, dysmenorrhoea, muscle pain and colds; reduction of fever caused by colds or influenza.

Ingredients

• Paracetamol 500 mg

Direction

Oral. Adults and children over 12 years: 1–2 tablets 2–3 times a day, not more than 8 tablets per day. Children 7–12 years: 1 tablet 2–3 times a day, not more than 4 tablets per day. Leave at least 4–6 hours between doses.

Side effects

• Generally well tolerated at recommended doses
• Nausea or stomach discomfort (uncommon)
• Rarely
• skin rash
• itching or other allergic reactions – stop and consult a doctor
• Rarely
• serious skin reactions (blistering
• peeling) – stop immediately and seek medical help
• Rarely
• blood disorders (unusual bruising or bleeding)
• Overdose can cause severe liver damage – seek medical help immediately

Precautions

• Do not use if hypersensitive to paracetamol or any component
• Do not use in glucose
• 6
• phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or severe hepatic impairment
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• do not take with other paracetamol
• containing products
• Avoid alcohol
• use with caution in liver or kidney disease
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• If fever lasts more than 3 days or pain more than 5 days
• consult a doctor
• Keep out of reach of children
• read the enclosed leaflet before use