Panadol Period Pain 500mg/65mg Tablets - 16Tablets

Panadol Period Pain is an over-the-counter painkiller containing paracetamol 500mg and caffeine 65mg per tablet, where the caffeine boosts the pain-relieving effect of paracetamol, used for period pain and other mild to moderate pain, supplied in a pack of 16 by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Who it is for

• People with period pain and cramps who want a paracetamol-based option
• People who cannot take ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory painkillers
• People with backache, headache or rheumatic pain who find added caffeine helpful

Not suitable for: children under 12; anyone allergic to paracetamol or caffeine; and anyone already taking another paracetamol-containing product. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor first if you have liver or kidney problems, including alcoholic liver disease, drink alcohol regularly, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Limit other caffeine drinks while taking it.

How to use

1. Read the patient information leaflet inside the pack before you start.
2. Adults and children aged 16 and over: swallow 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed; do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
3. Children aged 12 to 15 years: swallow 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed; do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours.
4. Do not take a dose more often than every 4 hours, and do not give to children under 12.
5. If symptoms persist, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How many Panadol Period Pain tablets can I take a day?

Adults and children aged 16 and over can take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children aged 12 to 15 take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, up to 4 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take a dose more often than every 4 hours.

How is Panadol Period Pain different from Panadol Extra?

They share the same active ingredients, paracetamol 500mg and caffeine 65mg, and are positioned for different uses. Panadol Period Pain is marketed for menstrual pain, but the composition and dosing are the same as Panadol Extra Advance. Do not take both together.

Can I take it with other paracetamol products?

No. Each tablet already contains 500mg of paracetamol, so you must not take it with any other paracetamol-containing product. Taking more than one at once risks a serious overdose.

Can I take Panadol Period Pain with ibuprofen?

Yes. It can be taken alongside ibuprofen, as they work in different ways, provided you stay within the maximum daily dose of each. Avoid other products that contain paracetamol or caffeine.

Safety & storage

• Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.
• Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, and do not take a dose more often than every 4 hours.
• Ask your doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease, including alcoholic liver disease.
• Avoid too much caffeine from other drinks while taking this medicine.
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius, and keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.

References

• NHS — Period pain
• Panadol Period Pain Patient Information Leaflet via emc

This page provides factual information about an over-the-counter medicine. Always read the patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist or you are unsure whether this product is right for you, speak to a pharmacist. Suspected side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.