Panadol — Uses, Dosage, Side Effects aur Pakistan Mein Price

Panadol Kya Hai?

Panadol GlaxoSmithKline ka brand name hai paracetamol (international: acetaminophen) ke liye. Pakistan mein sab se common over-the-counter pain killer aur antipyretic (bukhar utarne wali). Pakistan Bureau of Statistics ke mutabiq, Panadol Pakistan mein roz millions of tablets sell hoti hain.

Panadol — Quick Facts

Generic name	Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
Manufacturer	GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Strengths	500 mg, 1000 mg (Panadol 1000), 665 mg (Panadol Extra)
Form	Tablets, syrup (Calpol), suppositories
OTC status	Available without prescription
Pakistan mein price	~10-30 PKR per strip (10 tablets)

Panadol Kis Liye Use Hoti Hai?

1. Bukhar (Fever)

Bukhar utarne ke liye safest aur most effective. Viral, bacterial, dengue — sab mein use ho sakti hai. Dengue mein sirf Panadol use karein, Brufen aur Aspirin nahi.

2. Sir Dard (Headache)

Tension headache aur migraine mein effective. Pehla choice for mild-to-moderate pain.

3. Body Pain

• Muscle aches
• Joint pain (osteoarthritis)
• Back pain
• Period cramps (Brufen ke saath alternate)

4. Dant Dard (Toothache)

Halki to medium intensity dant dard ke liye.

5. Post-Surgery Pain

Doctor's order pe regular doses.

6. Cold/Flu Symptoms

Body aches, sir dard, halki bukhar mein.

Panadol Dosage

Adults aur 12+ Bachon Ke Liye:

Single dose	500-1000 mg (1-2 tablets of 500 mg ya 1 tablet of 1000 mg)
Frequency	Har 4-6 ghante baad
Maximum per 24 hrs	4,000 mg (4 grams) — 8 tablets of 500 mg
Empty stomach safe?	Haan — Brufen ke khilaaf
Onset of action	30-60 minutes
Duration	4-6 ghante

Bachon Ke Liye (Calpol Syrup):

Dose weight pe depend karta hai — 15 mg/kg har 4-6 ghante baad:

3-6 months (4-7 kg)	2.5 ml Calpol Pediatric Suspension
6-24 months (7-12 kg)	5 ml
2-4 years (12-16 kg)	7.5 ml
4-6 years (16-22 kg)	10 ml
6-8 years	2 chamach (10 ml) of regular Calpol 6+
8-12 years	2-3 chamach

3 mahine se kam baby: Sirf doctor consultation se. 100.4°F+ bukhar mein turant ER.

Panadol Ki Different Forms

1. Panadol 500 mg (Standard)

Sab se common. Bukhar, halka pain.

2. Panadol 1000 mg

Strong single dose, less frequent.

3. Panadol Extra (500 mg + 65 mg caffeine)

Migraine aur tension headache mein zyada effective. Caffeine analgesic effect barhata hai.

4. Panadol Cold & Flu

Paracetamol + decongestant + cough suppressant.

5. Calpol Syrup (Bachon Ke Liye)

Different concentrations: Calpol Pediatric (120 mg/5 ml), Calpol 6+ (250 mg/5 ml).

Panadol Side Effects

Recommended dose pe Panadol bohat safe hai. Magar:

Common (Halki):

• Mitli ya pet kharab (kabhi)
• Allergic skin rash (rare)

Serious (Overdose se):

• Liver damage / failure — sab se badi danger
• Kidney problems
• Anemia (long-term high doses)
• Severe allergic reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome — bohat rare)

Pregnancy aur Breastfeeding:

Pregnancy mein safe — first-line painkiller. Breastfeeding mein bhi safe.

Panadol Overdose — Sab Se Bara Khatra

Pakistan mein paracetamol overdose suicide attempts ki common method hai. 10 grams (20 tablets of 500 mg) liver fail kar sakti hai.

Symptoms (24-72 hours mein):

• Mitli, ulti
• Pet ke upar dard (liver area)
• Pasina aana
• Yellow skin/eyes (jaundice — late sign)
• Confusion

Action:

1. Foran 1122 ya nearest ER
2. Antidote (N-acetylcysteine) 8 ghante mein effective
3. Symptoms na hone pe bhi go to ER — silent damage hota hai

Drug Interactions

Yeh dawai/items ke saath sambhal kar:

• Alcohol: Liver damage ka khatra bohat barh jata hai
• Warfarin (Coumadin): Bleeding ka khatra
• Anti-TB drugs (INH, Rifampin): Liver toxicity
• Phenytoin, Carbamazepine: Effect kam hota hai

Special Populations

Liver Disease:

Hepatitis ya cirrhosis mein dose half karein, doctor consultation zaruri.

Kidney Disease:

Severe kidney impairment mein dose adjust karein.

Old Age:

Maximum 3 grams (6 tablets) per day safer.

Malnourished:

Glutathione kam ke liye sensitive — kam dose.

Pakistan Mein Panadol Price

• Panadol 500 mg: ~10-15 PKR per strip of 10
• Panadol 1000 mg: ~25-30 PKR per strip
• Panadol Extra: ~30-40 PKR per strip
• Calpol syrup: ~80-150 PKR per bottle

Generic Alternatives (Same Drug, Cheaper)

• Hilton (Hilton Pharma)
• Calpol
• Paracetamol generic versions
• Pyromol

Sab same paracetamol hain. Brand price difference quality nahi, marketing aur packaging.

Panadol vs Brufen — Kab Kya?

Panadol	Brufen 400
Bukhar	Bukhar
Halka pain	Inflammation + pain
Khaali pet OK	Khaane ke baad
Pregnancy safe	Pregnancy mein avoid (3rd trimester)
Liver risk (overdose)	Stomach ulcer, kidney risk
Dengue safe	Dengue mein NAHI

Kab Doctor Ko Milein?

• 3 din se zyada Panadol use kar rahe hain bina relief
• Bukhar 102°F+ aur 3 din se zyada
• Pain barh raha hai dawai ke baad bhi
• Yellow skin ya eyes
• Allergic reaction (rash, soojan)
• Bachon mein bukhar 3 din se zyada
• Hamil ya breastfeeding mein consultation

Conclusion

Panadol Pakistan ki sab se safe aur common painkiller hai jab recommended dose pe use ho. Adult ke liye 500-1000 mg har 4-6 ghante baad, max 4 grams per day. Bachon mein weight ke hisab se Calpol syrup. Overdose liver fail kar sakti hai — 24 ghante mein 4 grams se zyada nahi. Ilaaj AI pe AI symptom check + doctor verification, sirf chand minute mein.