Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml

Paracetamol packaged in Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics or painkillers. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain and reduce fever and is effective against mild headaches, toothaches, backaches, colds, and even mild muscle pain. Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml can be used in combination with other medicines or alone as directed by the physician.No drug is to be ingested without consulting a physician beforehand. Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml is prescribed to children and patients under the age of 12 years old.

How Does Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml Work

The exact mode of action is unknown. It is suspected to work by acting on the hypothalamus reducing fever. Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml is also known to block the release of certain chemicals which in turn blocks pain impulse generation.

Adult Dose

Patients aged 18 years and above are normally prescribed 500mg to 1000mg of the drug be ingested up to 4 times a day, or as prescribed by a physician. It’s preferred to prescribe the tablet form of this drug to adult patients.

Child Dose

Pain and Fever: Dosage varies with age and each individual’s weight, most common patients between:

2 to 3 months are prescribed 30mg to 60mg of the drug once every 8 hours.

3 to 6 months are prescribed 60mg of the drug and be ingested once every 4/6 hours. This dosage may be repeated 4 times in 24 hours.

6 months to 2 years of age may be prescribed 120MG of the drug once every 4/6 hours for 24 hours

2 to 4-year-olds have a slightly higher dosage ranging between 180MG once  every 4/6 hours in 24 hours.

4 to 6-year-olds are prescribed 240mg of the drug. This dosage can be safely repeated 4 times a day if needed.

6-year-olds to 8-year-olds are commonly prescribed 240mg to 250mg of the drug to be ingested a maximum of 4 times a day if required.

8 to 10-year-old: 360mg - 375mg prescribed every 4/6 hours a day.

10 to 12-year-olds: 480mg - 500mg prescribed every 4/6 hours a day.

12 to 16-year-olds: drug dosages ranging from 480mg-750mg can be safely given to patients 4 times in 24 hours.

16 to 18-year-olds 500mg - 1000mg of the drug can be safely prescribed.

How To Use Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml

Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml comes packaged in syrup form and is preferably ingested with meals, milk, or water. It is advised to shake the bottle properly before each use; measure the appropriate amount of the syrup using a teaspoon/tablespoon before ingesting it. For younger individuals (children/infants), dosage ought to be carefully measured by an adult. Patients are asked to set an alarm to not forget to ingest Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml.

Tell your healthcare supervisor immediately, if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Slight weakness/nervous feeling

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml:

• Allergy to Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml or any other medicine (especially any antibiotic) or food substance 
• Moderate to severe renal (kidney) impairment
• Moderate to severe Hepatic (liver) impairment
• Malnutrition 

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml: 

• Mild to moderate hepatic (liver) disease or impairment
• Mild to moderate renal (kidney) disease or impairment
• Chronic malnutrition
• Dehydration
• G6PD deficiency (a genetic disorder)
• Hemolytic anemia (blood disorder due to premature destruction of red blood cells)
• Risk of serious skin reactions (in which case discontinue)

Please tell your doctor about the use of any of the following before using Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml:

• Drugs that delay gastric (stomach) emptying (e.g anticholinergics, narcotics)
• Carbamazepine
• Metoclopramide
• Domperidone
• Cholestyramine
• Oral anticoagulants
• Busulfan
• Hepatotoxic drugs
• Zidovudine
• Alcohol

#1. What if I forget to take Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml?

In case of a missed dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's near the time of your next scheduled intake, do not repeat the missed dose and follow your usual schedule. Also, make sure you do not double the dose to catch up with the missed dose.

#2. In case of too much consumption of Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml?

If you experience the following symptoms, kindly seek immediate medical assistance as you may have overdosed on the drug or it has caused an allergic reaction

• Troubled breathing
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain

 #3. How long does it take for Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml to start working?

Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml usually takes 35 to 40 minutes before showing its effects. Kindly consult your doctor in case of any side effects.

#4. Is Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml an antibiotic?

No, it is not an antibiotic. Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml is a painkiller and helps in reducing fever. 

#5. How often can I take Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml?

The dosage is entirely dependent on the individual’s weight, age, and fever or pain symptoms. Commonly 5ml (1 teaspoon) of Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml is prescribed, to be taken orally (via mouth) either with or without food; Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml ought to be followed by plenty of water or some juice or other flavor liquid to dissipate the medicinal flavor of Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml.

#6. How should I store Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml?

Panadol 160mg/5ml Liquid 120 ml should be stored at room temperature away from light and moisture. Kindly put it out of reach of children and pets.