Panadol Extra Usage And Safety
Dosage
Paracetamol + Caffeine
Side Effects
Paracetamol : Thrombocytopaenia, Anaphylaxis cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions including amoung others skin rashes, angiodema, stevens johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrosis, bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs, hepatic dysfuction.Caffeine : Nervousness, DizzinessWhen the recommended paracetamol-caffeine dosing regimen is combined with dietary caffeine intake, the resulting higher dose of caffeine may increase the potential for caffeine-related adverse effects such as insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances and palpitations.
Drug Interactions
Warfarin and other coumarins .
Indication
It is used to treat : Headaches /Tension Headache , Migraine Headache , Osteoarthritis , Cold & Flu Symptoms , Period Pain , Muscular Aches , Sore Throat , Toothache.
When not to Use
This product is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of hypersensitivity to paracetamol (caffeine or excipients) .