Panadol Duo - Double action for strong pain relief
Panadol Duo 500 mg/200 mg film-coated tablets
Ibuprofen + Paracetamol
It can be used for:
The temporary relief of mild to moderate pain associated with migraine, headache, backache, period pain, dental pain, rheumatic and muscular pain, pain of non-serious arthritis, cold and flu symptoms, sore throat, and fever.
This product is especially suitable for pain which requires stronger analgesia than ibuprofen or paracetamol alone.
The patient should consult a doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen or if the product is required for more than 3 days.
Posology
For short term-use only. The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration necessary to relieve symptoms and minimise undesirable effects. The patient should consult a doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen or if the product is required for more than 3 days.
Adults: One tablet to be taken up to three times per day with water. Leave at least six hours between doses. If the one tablet dose does not control symptoms, a maximum of two tablets may be taken up to three times a day. Leave at least six hours between doses. Do not take more than six tablets (3000 mg Paracetamol, 1200 mg Ibuprofen) in any 24 hours period. To minimise side effects, it is recommended that patients take Panadol Duo with food.
Elderly: No special dosage modifications are required. The elderly are at increased risk of the serious consequences of adverse reactions. If an NSAID is considered necessary, the lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest possible duration. Elderly patients should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking Panadol duo.
Paediatric population: Not for use by children under 18 years.
Pregnancy: Do not use this product within the first 3 months of pregnancy and consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it within the first 6 months. Consolation is also recommended for who is breastfeeding or planning on getting pregnant.
Undesirable effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, and visual disturbances are possible after taking NSAIDs. If affected patients should not drive or operate machinery.
Do not use Panadol Duo if you
- are allergic to ibuprofen, paracetamol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- are already taking any other paracetamol containing products
- are taking any other pain-relieving products including ibuprofen, high dose acetylsalicylic acid (above 75 mg per day), or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors
- have ever had an allergic reaction such as bronchospasm (tightening of the muscles in the lungs that may cause shortness of breath), asthma, runny, itchy and inflamed nose with sneezing, urticaria (an itchy rash), or angioedema (swelling under the skin) when taking acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs
- have an active or history of recurrent ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or duodenum (small bowel) (at least two distinct episodes of confirmed bleeding or an ulcer)
- have ever had perforation or bleeding in your stomach or duodenum, caused by previous NSAID treatment
- have blood clotting (coagulation) disorder
- suffer from severe heart, liver or kidney failure
- are in the last 3 months of pregnancy.
If you have any questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Panadol Duo.
Note: Panadol Duo is a pharmaceutical product and is not available for purchase on Botika.mt.