Panadol
Panadol is a pain and fever medication used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Manufacturer
Haleon Denmark ApS
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: 1-2 tablets up to 3 times a day.
Method
Do not take tablets more often than every 4 hours. Always use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time to relieve your symptoms.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose for adults is 3g (3000 mg) of paracetamol.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Allergic reaction, such as rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or face.
- •Skin peeling, rash, or blisters.
- •Mouth sores.
- •Breathing problems if you have previously experienced them when using aspirin or other anti-inflammatory pain medicines and get a similar reaction with this product.
- •Blood disorders, such as unusual bleeding or bruising.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine with other prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain paracetamol.
- Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious liver damage.
- Always talk to your doctor before taking Panadol if you have liver or kidney problems, are underweight or malnourished, or drink alcohol regularly.
- Panadol is for temporary use. If symptoms continue for a long time or occur often, you should contact a doctor.
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- Do not use Panadol without a doctor's advice if you have heart failure, liver or kidney disease, or an alcohol problem.
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)