Painnil-P Tablet 50mg

About Painnil-P Tablet 50mg

Painnil-P Tablet 50mg Uses

• Relief of moderate pain such as headache, toothache, and muscle pain
• Relief of pain and swelling from minor injuries and sprains
• Relief of menstrual cramps
• Relief of joint pain from arthritis flare ups

Painnil-P Tablet 50mg Benefits

• Combines a fast acting NSAID with paracetamol for stronger combined pain relief
• Diclofenac potassium works quickly compared to diclofenac sodium, making it useful for acute pain
• Reduces both pain and fever through the paracetamol component
• Commonly stocked across pharmacies in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi for everyday pain relief

What Experts Say

This tablet combines two pain relieving medicines that work in different ways. Diclofenac potassium is an NSAID that blocks prostaglandin production to reduce pain and inflammation, while paracetamol acts mainly in the brain and spinal cord to lower pain signals and fever.

Diclofenac potassium is absorbed faster than diclofenac sodium, which is why potassium salt combinations are often chosen for quick relief of acute pain like a sprain, a headache, or period pain. Adding paracetamol allows a lower NSAID dose to still give strong pain relief, which can reduce some NSAID related side effects.

Even with this combination approach, it is still an NSAID containing product, so it carries the same general cautions as other diclofenac medicines regarding stomach, kidney, and heart health with regular or prolonged use. It is best used for short term pain relief rather than a routine daily medicine.

Drug Class

• NSAID and analgesic combination
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Diclofenac Potassium)
• Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic (Paracetamol)

Painnil-P Tablet 50mg formula

• Diclofenac Potassium 50mg
• Paracetamol 500mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Painnil-P Tablet 50mg?

• Take with food or a glass of milk to reduce the chance of stomach upset
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Do not exceed the dose advised by your doctor or pharmacist
• Avoid combining with other paracetamol or NSAID containing products
• Stop use and see a doctor if pain persists beyond a few days

Drug Interactions

• Blood Thinners (Warfarin): Increases bleeding risk when taken together due to the diclofenac component.
• Other NSAIDs or Aspirin: Raises the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding without added pain relief benefit.
• Alcohol: Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver damage from the paracetamol component and stomach irritation from diclofenac.
• Blood Pressure Medicines: Can reduce the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors and diuretics used for high blood pressure.

Risks and warnings

• Stomach Irritation: The diclofenac component can cause stomach pain, ulcers, or bleeding with prolonged use.
• Liver Risk: Combining with other paracetamol containing products can exceed the safe daily limit and harm the liver.
• Heart Risk: Long term NSAID use is linked to a higher risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Kidney Function: May affect kidney function, especially in dehydrated patients or those with existing kidney disease.
• Pregnancy: Should be avoided, especially in the third trimester, unless specifically advised by a doctor.

Painnil-P Tablet 50mg Side Effects

• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Skin rash
• Fluid retention or mild swelling
• Diarrhea

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30°C
• Keep in a dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the strip inside its original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children