Paracetamol Extra
Panadol Extra is a brand-name analgesic medication commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headaches, toothaches, muscle aches, and period pain, as well as reducing fever. It typically contains paracetamol (acetaminophen) combined with caffeine to enhance pain-relieving effects. This medication is generally suitable for adults and children above a specified age threshold.
Panadol Extra is a brand-name pain reliever and fever reducer commonly used for headaches, muscle aches, and other mild to moderate pain.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1872070
- Generic
- Panadol Extra
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Relief of mild to moderate pain including headaches, dental pain, muscle aches, period pain, and sore throat. Also used for symptomatic relief of fever and colds. May be recommended for osteoarthritis pain in some regions.
Contains paracetamol (acetaminophen) which is believed to work by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes in the brain, reducing the production of prostaglandins that cause pain and fever. Caffeine may enhance the analgesic effect of paracetamol.
Do not exceed the recommended dose. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Consult a healthcare provider before use if you have liver or kidney problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking other medications containing paracetamol to avoid overdose.
Official drug label
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