AVOID PANADOL TABLET... USE MINT LEAVES FOR FEVER, COUGH AND HEADACHE

Panadol - Side Effects , Dose & Use

Panadol is a medicine that contains the active substance called paracetamol. It has analgesic and antipyretic properties (relieves pain and fever). It is safe to use in children. 1 The mechanism of action of this medicine is based on inhibition of enzymes called cyclooxygenase 1 (COX 1) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX 2). 2

It is used to treat pain (mild to moderate) and fever.

Precautions

Panadol should be used only with extra precautions in patients who have liver damage, because this medicine can cause damage to the liver (hepatotoxicity) if taken in large doses.3 Liver damage may be severe and can lead even to death!4,5 Immediately call your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of liver damage, such as: pain in the right upper abdomen, loss of appetite, dark urine and jaundice. Fortunately, this medicine rarely causes liver damage, but you should be aware of possible abovementioned side effects.

People with alcohol dependence should not use this medicine, since they have higher risk of liver damage.6 Avoid use of alcoholic beverages while using this medicine.

This medicine should be avoided in patients who are allergic to the active substance paracetamol. It should be used only with extra precautions in patients with renal impairment.

Use of Panadol during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Panadol can be used during pregnancy only if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is considered to be the safest painkiller and antipyretic to take during pregnancy and it is recommended as a drug of first choice to treat pain and fever in pregnant women. However, it should be used only if doctor recommended because some studies have shown that children whose mothers took this medicine during pregnancy had increased risk for asthma and attention deficit disorder (i.e. ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).7,8 Talk to your doctor first before you start using this medicine during pregnancy.

This medicine passes into breast milk in small amounts and it is safe for use while breastfeeding.

Panadol should be avoided in combination with the following medicines:

Anticoagulant medicines, such as:

warfarin,

acenocoumarol and others. Concomitant use of Panadol with these medicines increases the risk of bleeding.

Medicines used in the treatment of nausea, such as: metoclopramide (Reglan) and domperidone. These medicine may increase the absorption of this medicine from the gut and increase its blood level and effects, which increases the risk of side effects.

Medicines used to treat high cholesterol, such as: cholestyramine. This medicine may decrease the absorption of this medicine from the gut and decrease its blood level and effects.

Tell your doctor about all medications and herbal products you are taking.

Side effects

Panadol may cause the following side effects: damage to the liver (pain in the right upper abdomen, loss of appetite, dark urine and jaundice), stomach upset, low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), allergy and others.

Mint (പുതിന) ഉപയോഗിച്ച് മരുന്ന് ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന വിധം 

Ingredients

      1.       1.5 Glass Water

      2.       1 TeaSpoon Mint Leaves

Boil 1.5 glass of water mixed with one teaspoon of mint leaves. Wait boiling up to 1 Glass of water. Just drink this mix every night before sleep. It will cure cold ,cough ,headache ,asthma ,fever & allergetic problems.

STEAM INHALATION THERAPY(ആവി പിടിക്കുക)

If you are suffering from a cough, drop 5 or 6 mint leaves in warm water and inhale the fumes through the mouth and push out the steam through your nose. This way mint extract passes through your throat and nose relieving both the areas.

Mint Cures Allergies & Hay Fever

Seasonal allergies and hay fever (also known as rhinitis) affect millions of people around the world. Extracts from mint leaves have been shown to inhibit the release of certain chemicals, which have been known to aggravate severe nasal symptoms that are associated with hay fever and seasonal allergies.

Mint Oral Care

Since mint has germicidal qualities and quickly freshens breath, it adds to oral health by inhibiting harmful bacterial growth inside the mouth and by cleaning the tongue and teeth. This is why mint used to be rubbed directly on the teeth and gums to refresh the mouth and eliminate dangerous forms of growth. In modern times, for the same reason, mint is one of the most common elements in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other dental hygiene products. Of course, the easiest way to get these results is to simply chew on the leaves.