Among analgesics, Panadol is quite popular, which is also used as an antipyretic. Its effectiveness is explained by the fact that the main active ingredient - paracetamol, has a pronounced antipyretic and analgesic effect.
The drug "Panadol", the instruction of which recommends it to be used for pain of mild or moderate intensity, is available in the form of tablets, powder for the preparation of liquid, syrup, suppositories (for children and adults), liquid for injection. In addition to pain, "Panadol" is recommended for febrile illnesses against the background of colds.
Forbids to accept "Panadol" the instruction to children till month in any dosage forms. During pregnancy and lactation, this remedy is prescribed only by a doctor when strictly necessary. Do not use the drug in case of intolerance to any of its components, as well as after a viral hepatitis or a patient with hyperbilirubinemia.
There are side effects characteristic of "Panadol", at the appearance of which it is necessary to stop taking it. Among them are allergic reactions (rash, itching, etc.), disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation) or the cardiovascular system. It is not recommended to treat the drug with the simultaneous use of alcohol, since in this case its negative effect on the liver increases. With an overdose, all of the listed side effects can occur with tripled strength. In this case, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and immediately seek medical help.
When using a drug such as Panadol, the dosage is of great importance. Most often, when appointing him, the doctor focuses on the age and weight of the patient. The maximum duration of the course is, in most cases, 3 days. If after this there is no improvement, it is worth consulting with a specialist. Children from 3 months to a year are recommended a half or a whole measuring spoon, depending on the weight, but not more than that. More than 4 times a day you can’t take the medicine, the break should be at least 4 hours. Children from one year to 6 years old are given 5-10 ml, up to 12 years of age - no more than 4 measured spoons. For adults, the suspension is prescribed in an amount of 25-30 ml. However, in the latter case, it is preferable and more convenient to take a capsule or tablet.
It should be noted that the “Panadol” instruction does not recommend taking at the same time as alcoholic beverages, since the harmful effects on the liver increase in this way. In addition, it is not necessary at the same time to carry out treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, since paracetamol can aggravate their negative effect on the body. When using medicines of the group of barbiturates "Panadol" is ineffective.
The action of the drug is based on the suppression of GHG synthesis in the central nervous system, as well as a decrease in the excitability of the thermoregulation center, which is located in the hypotolamus, and an increase in heat transfer.
The components of the drug "Panadol", its composition, in addition to the main active substance, depends on the form of release. So, the syrup contains additional substances and flavorings, so it has a strawberry or orange flavor, which makes its intake non-repellent, especially for children.
The drug "Panadol" instruction recommends for use with toothache or headache, as well as painful menstruation. It begins to act within an hour after administration, and the duration of the effect is up to 8 hours. In the case when the drug does not eliminate the symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor. Most patients note the high effectiveness of Panadol and its ease of use in many situations.