Panadol Extra, Paracetamol/ Caffeine

Panadol Extra  is used for the treatment of pains such as muscular aches, period pains, toothache, migraine and colds and flu as well. 

Panadol Extra

Paracetamol /Caffeine

Panadol Extra

24

GSK

Tablet

500 mg / 65 mg

Ireland

Out of Stock.

Paracetamol

Uses

Paracetamol is used in the treatment of reducing fever, and relieving pain such as headache, pain during menstruation, arthralgia, myalgia, dental pain and post operative pain.

How it Works

Paracetamol inhibits and blocks the production of pain and inflammation-causing chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are found throughout the body, but paracetamol mainly works on those in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

Common Side effects


Patients who take Paracetamol may suffer from such side effects;

Allergic reaction,
Liver damage,
Diarrhoea

Caffeine

Uses

Caffeine is used in the treatment of migraine causing severe headaches.

How it Works

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. Caffeine works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, colas, energy and chocolate. Botanical sources of caffeine include kola nuts, guarana, and yerba mate. Caffeine is used in the treatment of migraines causing severe headaches. Caffeine is also used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness during fatigue or drowsiness.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Caffeine can include the symptoms below;

Agitation,
Black, tarry stools,
Blood in the stools or urine,
Bruising,
Burning feeling or tenderness in the stomach,
Chills,
Confusion,
Coughing or vomiting blood,
Decreased urine output,
Depression

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