Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml

Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics or painkillers. It is used for short-term management of mild to moderate pain and fever, commonly in the post-operative rehabilitation phase. The medicine is effective against headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual cramps, and even joint pain. Alternatively, paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen.

Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml can be used in combination with other medicines or alone as directed by the physician. Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml is available in many different formulations such as tablets, syrup and suspension, and injectable form. These multiple formulations aid in providing precise dosages to patients of varying ages and severity of conditions.

Caution is advised prior to usage in alcoholics with impaired liver function, and malnourished individuals.

How Does Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml Work

The exact mode of action is unknown. It is thought to work by acting on the hypothalamus, thereby reducing fever. This medication is also known to block the release of certain chemicals called prostaglandins involved in pain and inflammatory reactions,  which in turn block pain impulse generation.

Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml is used to treat:

• Mild to moderate pain such as migraine, and menstrual pain.
• Fever (also fever associated with COVID-19)
• Musculoskeletal pain 

Dosage

Adult Dosage

500 - 1000mg repeated every 4 hours. The maximum dose is 4000 mg/day.

Pediatric Dosage

2 - 3 of age: 30 to 60 mg 8 hourly. The maximum dose is 60mg/kg  /day in divided doses.

3 - 6 months of age: 60mg every 4 to 6 hours. The maximum dose should not exceed 4 doses in a day.

6 months - 2 years: 120mg every 4 to 6 hours.

2 - 4 years: 180 mg every 4 to 6 hours.

4 - 8 years: 240mg every 4 to 6 hours.

8 - 10 years: 360 to 375 mg every 4 to 6 hours.

10 - 12 years: 480 to 500 mg every 4 to 6 hours.

12 - 16 years: 480 to 750 mg every 4 to 6 hours.

16 - 18 years: 500mg to 1 gm every 4 to 6 hours.

Elderly Dosage 

Patients aged 65 years and older mostly start off at a lower dosage due to reduced kidney and liver function. In case of liver and kidney impairment, dose adjustment is required. 

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml is secreted into human milk and is usually safely taken by pregnant females. There is no evidence of risk in humans but if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor before using Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml. If you are breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before taking Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml.

How To Use Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml

The dosage is entirely dependent on the individual’s weight, age, fever, or pain symptoms. Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml is prescribed to be taken orally (by mouth) preferably with food.

Like most medicines,Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml has certain side effects:

• Pain at the site of injection or cannula 
• Phlebitis 
• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Slight weakness/nervous feeling

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml:

• Avoid injecting into arteries
• Impaired hepatic (liver) or renal (kidney) function (dose and timings of administration must be adjusted)
• Alcoholism
• 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)

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml:

• Allergy to Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml or any other medicine or food substance 
• Renal (kidney) impairment
• Hepatic (liver) impairment
• Malnutrition 
• Excessive alcohol consumption

Please tell your doctor about the use of any of the following before using Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml:

• Drugs that delay gastric (stomach) emptying (e.g anticholinergics, narcotics)
• Carbamazepine
• Amyl nitrite
• epinephrine/lidocaine (risk of methemoglobinemia)
• Metoclopramide
• Leflunomide 
• Oral anticoagulants
• Lomitapide 
• Hepatotoxic drugs
• Zidovudine
• Alcohol

#1. How long does it take for Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml to start working?

Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml usually takes less than 20-30 minutes to show analgesic effects.

#2. Can Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml be taken with NSAIDs?

Though both are safe medicines, kindly consult your doctor before taking a combination of these two medicines together as oral formulations of NSAIDs tend to irritate the gastric mucosa.

#3. How should I store Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml?

Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml should be stored at room temperature or in a cool, dry place (15-25 °C) away from light and moisture. Kindly put it out of reach of children and pets. Do not freeze the product.

#4. Will Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml affect my fertility?

There is no known evidence of Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml affecting fertility in either men or women.

#5. Does this medicine tend to affect contraception?

Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml doesn't pose any effects on emergency contraception.

#6. Can I take Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml on empty stomach?

Intake of Panadol Forte 250mg/5ml Suspension 90 ml should be followed by food, specifically in people with complaints of GERD or ulceration. NSAIDs tend to irritate the gastric lining if taken in empty stomach.