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Panadol Extra Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Panadol Extra Tablet (Paracetamol, Caffeine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

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Form

TABLET

Strength

Paracetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 65 mg

Manufacturer

GSK plc

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Panadol Extra Tablet used for?

  • Headache relief (dard se aaraam)
  • Body pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Muscle pain (dard se aaraam)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Panadol Extra Tablet if you have severe liver disease
  • If allergic to paracetamol or caffeine, do not use this medicine

Panadol Extra Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NamePanadol Extra
Generic NameParacetamol, Caffeine
StrengthParacetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 65 mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAnalgesic, Stimulant
ManufacturerGSK plc
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Panadol Extra Tablet? (Panadol Extra Tablet kya hai)

Panadol Extra Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for pain relief and fever control. It contains Paracetamol, Caffeine as its active ingredients. This medication works by targeting inflammatory pathways in the body to alleviate symptoms such as headaches, muscle pains, and toothaches. Always follow your doctor's advice on dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Headache relief (dard se aaraam)
  • Body pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Muscle pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Toothache (dard se aaraam)
  • Menstrual pain (dard se aaraam)
  • Fever control (bukhar ki kontrol)
  • Flu symptoms (flu ke nuksanat ko kontrol karne ke liye)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Adults with mild to moderate pain or fever
  • Individuals experiencing headaches and muscle aches
  • People suffering from menstrual cramps

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have severe liver disease
  • If you are allergic to paracetamol or caffeine
  • If you consume alcohol regularly

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Panadol Extra Tablet if you have severe liver disease
  • If allergic to paracetamol or caffeine, do not use this medicine

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Stomach upset, Dizziness
  • Severe allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat), Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines for blood pressure control
  • Antidepressants

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent nausea or vomiting
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Paracetamol CaffeineVariousParacetamol, Caffeine
Alternative brandVariousParacetamol, Caffeine

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Panadol Extra Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Panadol Extra Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh medicine pain aur fever control karne ke liye use hoti hai.

Q: Kitni mg ki Panadol Extra Tablet hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor se poochein.

Q: Pakistan mein Panadol Extra Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ko verify karein.

Q: Kya Panadol Extra Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Panadol Extra Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-28 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Panadol Extra Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Panadol Extra Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh medicine pain aur fever control karne ke liye use hoti hai.

Kitni mg ki Panadol Extra Tablet hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor se poochein.

Pakistan mein Panadol Extra Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ko verify karein.

Kya Panadol Extra Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Panadol Extra Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.