Panadol Forte
Panadol Forte is a medicine that helps relieve pain and lower fever.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1000 mg
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Manufacturer
Haleon Denmark ApS
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, take 0.5 to 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours.
Method
You can take the tablets with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 3 grams (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.
- •Sores in the mouth.
- •Breathing problems, especially if you have had them before with aspirin or other anti-inflammatory pain medicines.
- •Blood problems, such as unusual bleeding or bruising.
- •A serious condition where the blood becomes too acidic (metabolic acidosis), especially in patients with severe illness using paracetamol.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Consult your doctor before use if you have heart failure, kidney or liver disease, or alcohol problems.
- This medicine is for temporary use. If symptoms continue for a long time or come back often, contact a doctor.
- This medicine contains paracetamol. Too much paracetamol can cause serious liver damage.
- Do not use with other prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain paracetamol for pain, fever, cold, or flu symptoms.
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- Do not use other pain relievers at the same time without a doctor's order.
- Do not take tablets more often than every 4 hours. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- For continuous use longer than three days, only use under a doctor's guidance.
- Not for use by individuals under 18 years of age.
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)