Can I take 4 Panadol Extra?
Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Not recommended for children under 12 years. Hypersensitivity to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the other constituents. Do not exceed stated dose.
Can I take 2 Panadol Extend?
Adults: Take 2 tablets, every 6 to 8 hours as required. Do not take more frequently than every 6 hours. Do not take more than 4000mg Acetaminophen (i.e. 6 tablets of Panadol Extend) in 24 hours. It can be taken on an empty stomach.
Is it bad to take 4 Paracetamols?
Do not use more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of paracetamol can cause serious harm. The maximum amount of paracetamol for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more paracetamol could cause damage to your liver.Saf. 23, 1443 AH
How long does Panadol Extend last?
Panadol Extend is designed for 8 hours of relief from back and pain, and instead of 4-6 hours with ordinary Panadol. Like other Panadol products, when taken as directed, Panadol Extend is and can be used with most medications.
Can I take 3 Panadol?
Maximum: The most you can take is 3 doses in 24 hours. This equates to 6 tablets per day. Do not take more than 4 grams in 24 hours. How long: Do not take this medicine for longer than a few days at a time unless advised by a healthcare professional.
What is Panadol Extend for?
Panadol Extend is a sustained release formulation of paracetamol that provides gentle and long-lasting relief. It can provide up to 8 hours of relief of pain associated with osteoarthritis, backaches, mild to moderate joint and muscular aches such as sprains, strains and sports injuries.
Is Panadol Extend safe?
In general, acetaminophen (the active ingredient contained in Panadol Extend) is well-tolerated when administered in therapeutic doses. The most commonly reported adverse reactions have included nausea, vomiting, constipation. Injection site pain and injection site reaction have been reported with the IV product.Shaw. 6, 1442 AH
Can I eat Panadol Extend for headache?
Suitable for headaches, migraine, dysmenorrhea, toothache and pain after dental procedures. For relieving pain and fever after vaccinations, for treating symptoms associated with the common cold (eg, sore throat) and relief of fever. For oral use.
Is 3000mg paracetamol safe?
The maximum daily dose of Paracetamol must not exceed 3000 mg. Take 500 mg at a time, up to 2000 mg per 24 hours. The daily dose must not exceed 2000 mg. Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
What does a paracetamol overdose feel like?
A feeling of sickness (nausea) and being sick (vomiting) may occur a few hours after taking the overdose. After 24 hours there may be pain under the ribs on the right side (where the liver is) and there may be yellowing of the whites of the eyes and the skin (jaundice).Shaw. 4, 1441 AH
Is Panadol Extend good?
What happens if take too much Panadol?
Taking too much paracetamol can lead to yellow eyes (jaundice), loss of coordination, low blood sugar, liver damage and death. It’s important to get medical help as quickly as possible if you think you have taken too much paracetamol, since the damage can occur even before you experience side effects.
What’s the maximum dose of Panadol Extend you can take?
The maximum dose for adults of Panadol Extend is 4000 mg per day. This medicine is commonly used for a period of 3 days for fever, and 10 days for pain. It takes 30 minutes for this medicine to start its action. There are no known habit-forming tendencies with this medicine.
Which is better Panadol or paracetamol for knee pain?
In this open label study, Panadol Extend sustained release achieved significantly improved pain levels (based on Visual Analog Scale [VAS]) vs. standard paracetamol in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The improved pain levels experienced on Panadol Extend could potentially encourage treatment adherence. 7
Which is better for pain celecoxib or Panadol Extend?
Paracetamol 4000 mg was as effective as celecoxib 200 mg in reducing the pain scores of patients (based on the individual and composite Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index visual analogue scale [WOMAC]). 5 In another study, 80% (33 of 41 patients) found Panadol Extend to be as effective as celecoxib. 6