Panadol Extend Tablet

Price of Panadol Extend Tablet

The price of Panadol Extend Tablet in Pakistan is Rs. 148.34

Panadol Extend Uses

Panadol Extend is a painkiller. It works by stopping the production of chemicals that lead to pain in the body. It is a widely used over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Panadol can be used in conditions such as migraine, joint pain, back pain, etc. It can also be taken to reduce fever.

How to use Panadol Extend Tablet?

• Panadol can be taken with food or on an empty stomach
• It is better to take it with food, since it does not cause or aggravate preexisting cases of gastritis
• Do not use the medicine after the expiration date has passed
• For children, the suggested dosage is 75mg/kg/day, which is to be given after every 4 to 6 hours. The total, however, should not exceed 1g/dose
• In adults, the recommendation is 650mg at intervals of 4-6 hours. The dosage for one day should be capped at 3.25g to 4g

Panadol Extend Side Effects

Following are the common side effects of Panadol Extend:

• Shortness of breath
• Rashes
• Swelling
• Dizziness
• Hives
• Decreased white blood cells
• Decreased red blood cells
• Decreased platelets
• Cough
• Disorientation

Drug Interactions

Following drugs can interact with Panadol Extend:

• Lomitapide
• Tetracaine
• Warfarin
• Flibanserin
• Imatinib
• Isoniazid
• Axitinib
• Mipomersen
• Busulfan
• Dapsone topical
• Eltrombopag
• Exenatide injectable solution and suspension
• Ivacaftor
• Daclizumab
• Lixisenatide

To avoid the dangers or problems that result from drug interactions, you must give a detailed medical history to your health care provider, including any preexisting conditions or diseases, any medicines that you may be taking, whether or not you are pregnant or are nursing your baby, etc. 

Storage Conditions

• Panadol Extend should be kept out of reach and sight of children
• It should be stored at room temperature