Panadol Extra Tab 100’s

Glaxo Smith Kline

Panadol extra tablets are soluble tablets that are made up of two active ingredients known as paracetamol and caffeine.These tablets are particularly formulated as it allows the paracetamol to absorb faster in the blood stream as compared to the general and standard paracetamol tablets.

Panadol Extra uses are listed below.

It is used for mild to moderate pain. For example, it is used for the treatment of headaches, migraines, toothache, etc. Panadol Extra for air pain is also recommended.
It is also used for the treatment of sore throat and rheumatic pain.
You can also use it having nerve pain and period pain.
Panadol extra can also be used for the treatment of aches associated with colds and flu, such as sore throat and fever.
Working of Panadol extra
Panadol extra relives aches such as headache and toothache. These aches are due to a sensitive nerve ending such as prostaglandins. It is thought that Panadol extra decreases the formation of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord.
Paracetamol is thought to reduce fever pain. It affects that area of the brain which is responsible to regulate our body temperature, known as the hypothalamic, which is the heat-regulating center.
Caffeine is thought of as a mild stimulant. It is used to reduce fatigue. Thus, Panadol extra is specially formulated so that it can be effectively used for the ache’s treatment as it allows paracetamol inside it to absorb faster in the bloodstream as compared to standard paracetamol tablets.

Dosage

Below is the Panadol Extra dosage for adults and children. Follow it or follow the directions given by your doctor.

For Adults:

Adults and children having age greater than 12 years should take 2 tablets per dose. The next dose should be taken after 4 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in a day. They can be taken by oral or as they are soluble in water, so you can take it in that way, but take care that it is completely dissolved in the water glass.

For children:

Do not give these tablets to children having age under 12.