Panadol
Panadol is a medicine that relieves pain and lowers fever.
Form
peräpuikko
Strength
60 mg
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Manufacturer
Haleon Denmark ApS
How to Use
Dosage
For children (over 3 months), the dose is 15 mg per kilogram of body weight, up to 3 times a day. For children under 3 months, only use as directed by a doctor.
Method
Insert the suppository into the rectum.
Important
Do not use more than three doses per day. There should be at least 4 hours between doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Redness of the lining of the rectum.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions (rash, itching, trouble breathing, swelling of lips, tongue, throat, or face).
- •Skin peeling, skin rash, or blisters.
- •Sores in the mouth.
- •Breathing difficulties (if the child has previously had problems with aspirin or other anti-inflammatory pain medicines).
- •Blood changes, including unusual bleeding or bruising.
- •Severe condition where the blood becomes too acidic (metabolic acidosis), especially in very ill patients using paracetamol. Symptoms include severe trouble breathing, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.
Important Warnings
- Talk to a doctor if the child does not feel better or gets worse after three days.
- Do not use if the child is allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if the child has heart failure, liver, or kidney disease without a doctor's advice.
- Panadol is for temporary use. If symptoms last a long time or come back often, contact a doctor.
- Do not use other pain medicines at the same time without a doctor's order.
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- This medicine contains paracetamol. Too much can cause severe liver damage. Do not give the child other paracetamol-containing medicines at the same time.
- Talk to a doctor if the child has liver or kidney problems, or if the child is underweight or malnourished.
- If the child has severe breathing difficulties, drowsiness, nausea, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. These can be signs of a serious condition (metabolic acidosis).
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. The recommended maximum dose for long-term use is 2 grams per day. Can be used concurrently with warfarin only if INR values are monitored. Consider paracetamol in OTC drugs and combination products. Risk of poisoning with daily doses over 4 grams. (updated 14.4.2025)