Panadol Optizorb Caplets 20

Classification

Pharmacy Only Medicine

Active Ingredients

Panadol caplets contain Paracetamol 500mg, Potassium sorbate.

Panadol caplets are Gluten, Lactose and Sugar free.

Dosage

The Adult dose (Age 12 Years upwards) is 1 to 2 Panadol caplets every 4-6 hours ,with water ,up to a maximum of 8 caplets in 24 hours.

The dose for Children 7-12 Years is Half to one Panadol caplet every 4-6 hours with water up to a maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Warnings

Do not take Panadol if you are taking other medication containing Paracetamol.

Panadol caplets is not recommended for Children below the age of 7 Years, except on medical advice.

Children aged 7-12 Years should not take Panadol for longer than 48 hours, except on medical advice.

Adverse Effects

Alcohol may reduce metabolism of Panadol and increase Hepatotoxicity in overdose.

Panadol may rarely cause Allergic and Haematological reactions and can cause Liver damage in overdose situations.