Paracetamol formulations
Panadol Cold & Flu is specially formulated with paracetamol
Formulations with paracetamol provide effective relief from pain and fever during colds or flu.1
Paracetamol has both analgesic and antipyretic effects1
Paracetamol exerts its analgesic and antipyretic effects by the suppression of prostaglandins. However, unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it does not have any anti-inflammatory properties.1,2
Paracetamol relieves multiple symptoms of the common cold and flu1,3
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Paracetamol is recommended as first-line treatment for mild to moderate pain4-11
Muscle aches and pains
Paracetamol significantly reduces the muscle aches associated with the flu.1,12
Headaches
Paracetamol is proven to provide statistically significant, superior relief of headaches over placebo for the treatment of headaches.1
Sore throat
Paracetamol was found to demonstrate clinically and statistically significant efficacy at reducing the pain intensity of a sore throat in patients with upper respiratory tract infections.1
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A randomised controlled study found that paracetamol provides effective and sustained fever control1
Relieves fever in 30 minutes for up to 6 hours1
392 adults with an acute, uncomplicated fever due to a suspected viral upper respiratory tract infection, were given paracetamol (500 mg or 1000 mg), aspirin (500 mg or 1000 mg), or a placebo, in a randomised controlled study. Paracetamol 500 mg showed a rapid reduction in fever, as early as 30 minutes, compared to the placebo group, and lasted for at least 6 hours.3
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Paracetamol relieves symptoms of headache and sore throat associated with upper respiratory tract infections1
Paracetamol relieves symptoms of headache and sore throat associated with upper respiratory tract infections1
Adults (n=158) with an acute, uncomplicated, febrile upper respiratory tract infection of suspected viral origin, were treated with paracetamol tablets in a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel group trial (aspirin).3
A significant decrease (p<0.001) was seen in the score for headache, feverish discomfort, and myalgia/achiness in the 1000 mg group at 2, 4, and 6 hours post-dosing, compared to the placebo group.3
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Side Effects
Adverse effects from paracetamol are infrequently reported, however, adverse events occurring very rarely include thrombocytopaenia, anaphylaxis, cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions, bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs, and hepatic dysfunction.1
Paracetamol as first line treatment, Panadol Cold&Flu product range
Panadol Cold & Flu Vapour Release
Panadol Cold & Flu Vapour Release contains paracetamol to fight the early symptoms of cold and flu.
These products also contain Paracetamol therefore should only be taken if other cold and flu symptoms are present which require treatment with an analgesic i.e. pain, fever.
Panadol Cold & Flu
Panadol Cold & Flu contains paracetamol for the symptomatic relief of cold and flu.
These products also contain Paracetamol therefore should only be taken if other cold and flu symptoms are present which require treatment with an analgesic i.e. pain, fever.
Panadol Cold & Flu Day
Panadol Cold & Flu Day contains paracetamol for the symptomatic Day-time relief of cold and flu.
These products also contain Paracetamol therefore should only be taken if other cold and flu symptoms are present which require treatment with an analgesic i.e. pain, fever.
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