Painol tablet 500mg

About Painol tablet 500mg

Painol Tablet Uses

• Reduction of fever caused by flu, viral illness and infections.
• Relief of mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache and backache.
• Relief of period pain and muscle aches.
• Relief of cold and flu symptoms such as body ache and sore throat pain.
• Relief of pain after minor procedures or vaccination fever.

Painol Tablet Benefits

• Lowers fever and eases pain with one medicine.
• Gentle on the stomach compared with NSAIDs for most people.
• Widely available and affordable across Pakistan.

What Experts Say

Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain and fever medicines in the world. It acts in the brain to raise the pain threshold and reset the body's temperature control. It has little effect on inflammation, so it suits fever and everyday aches best. Relief usually begins within 30 to 60 minutes of a dose.

At the correct dose, it is considered safe for most adults, children, pregnant women and older people. The 500 mg tablet allows flexible dosing, but the daily limit must be respected. Spacing doses at least 4 hours apart keeps blood levels safe. Taking too much can seriously damage the liver, sometimes without early warning signs.

Many cold, flu and fever products already contain paracetamol, so labels should be checked to avoid doubling up. During dengue fever in Pakistan, paracetamol is the preferred fever medicine, because NSAIDs can raise bleeding risk. Fever lasting beyond 3 days needs a doctor's review. Keeping a note of doses taken helps avoid mistakes in busy households.

Drug Class

• Analgesic and antipyretic (pain and fever reliever)

Painol tablet 500mg formula

• Paracetamol

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Painol tablet 500mg?

• Adults and children over 12 years: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets (4 g) in 24 hours.
• Children's dose depends on weight, so use only as advised by the doctor.
• Swallow with water, with or without food.
• Stop and consult a doctor if fever lasts more than 3 days or pain more than 5 days.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: Regular high doses may increase its blood thinning effect.
• Other paracetamol products: Combining them can lead to an accidental overdose.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin and rifampicin: They may lower its effect and raise liver risk.
• Alcohol: It raises the risk of liver injury.

Risks and warnings

• Liver damage: Overdose can seriously harm the liver, so never exceed the daily limit.
• Hidden paracetamol: Many cold and flu products contain it, so check labels before combining.
• Alcohol use: Regular heavy drinking raises the risk of liver injury.
• Liver or kidney disease: A doctor should advise the safe dose and duration.
• Allergy: Stop at once if rash, swelling or breathing trouble appears.

Painol Tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Rash (rare)
• Stomach upset
• Allergic reaction (rare)
• Liver problems with overdose

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 C in a dry place, away from heat and sunlight.
• Keep tablets in the original strip until use.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.