Panadol Flu & Batuk

is used for symptomatic relief of upper respiratory congestion, headache or fever that accompany:

C cold.

Influenza.

Sinusitis.

Any other cause of upper respiratory catarrhal inflammation.

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Dextromethorphan (Panadol Flu & Batuk) is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Phenylephrine (Panadol Flu & Batuk) is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan (Panadol Flu & Batuk), and Phenylephrine (Panadol Flu & Batuk) is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

This medicine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan (Panadol Flu & Batuk), and Phenylephrine (Panadol Flu & Batuk) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Adult 1 caplet 3 times daily. Max: 8 caplet/day.

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What is the most important information I should know about Panadol Flu & Batuk?

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ severe liver dysfunction, heart disease & DM.

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What other drugs will affect Panadol Flu & Batuk?

Acetaminophen is metabolized (eliminated by conversion to other chemicals) by the liver. Therefore drugs that increase the action of liver enzymes that metabolize acetaminophen [for example, carbamazepine (Tegretol), isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid, Laniazid), rifampin (Rifamate, Rifadin, Rimactane)] reduce the levels of acetaminophen and may decrease the action of acetaminophen. Doses of acetaminophen greater than the recommended doses are toxic to the liver and may result in severe liver damage. The potential for acetaminophen to harm the liver is increased when it is combined with alcohol or drugs that also harm the liver.

Cholestyramine (Questran) reduces the effect of acetaminophen by decreasing its absorption into the body from the intestine. Therefore, acetaminophen should be administered 3 to 4 hours after cholestyramine or one hour before cholestyramine.

Acetaminophen doses greater than 2275 mg per day may increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin (Coumadin) by an unknown mechanism. Therefore, prolonged administration or large doses of acetaminophen should be avoided during warfarin therapy

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What are the possible side effects of Panadol Flu & Batuk?

Very rarely (and usually mild) skin rashes and palpitations. Sedation and dizziness may occur after the intake of the yellow (night) tablet. In this case it is not advisable for patients who drive or operate machinery at night. Therefore the yellow tablet is recommended at bedtime.