Panadol Extend 24 Tablets

Panadol Extend is essentially a long-acting paracetamol tablet. According to the manufacturer, it is a “sustained release formulation” of paracetamol that is gentle on the body and provides long-lasting relief.

The caplet’s bi-layer technology means one portion dissolves immediately for quick pain relief, while the rest is released gradually over 6–8 hours.

In practice, this means Panadol Extend can relieve pain and reduce fever for up to eight hours with one dose – significantly longer than ordinary paracetamol tablets (which last about 4–6 hours).

Ingredients of Panadol Extend

• Each Panadol Extend caplet contains 665 mg of paracetamol (acetaminophen) as the active ingredient.
  
  

• The caplet also contains Hypromellose, Pregelatinised Starch, Povidone, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Triacetin, Carnauba Wax.

only paracetamol provides the analgesic effect; the others are inert tablet fillers and coating agents.

What is Panadol Extend used for?

It is for the relief of fever and the relief of mild to moderate pain including: 

• Headache

• Migraine

• Toothache pain

•  muscular aches and joint pains

•  pain of osteoarthritis

•  rheumatic pain

•  period pain

•  pain after vaccination

•  sore throat and the discomfort from colds and influenza

Panadol Extend Dosage

Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over: 

• 2 tablets taken three times a day, every 6-8 hours as required, up to a maximum of 6 tablets in any 24-hour period

Not recommended for children under 12 years of age                

If you take more Panadol Extend than you should

Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose of Panadol Extend can lead to severe liver damage. The official advice is to seek medical attention immediately if an overdose is taken, even if no symptoms are present.

Symptoms of overdose

• diarrhea

• increased sweating

• loss of appetite

• nausea or vomiting

• stomach cramps or pain

• swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area

If you forget to take a dose at the right time

If you miss a dose of Panadol Extend, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double up by taking two doses at once to catch up.

Side Effects of Panadol

At recommended doses, paracetamol is generally very safe and side effects are rare. Most people experience no problems. However, possible side effects include:

• Allergic reactions: Rarely, some individuals may develop an allergic skin reaction such as rash, itching or hives, and in very rare cases swelling of the face, tongue or throat (anaphylaxis. Immediate medical help is needed for severe allergic symptoms.
  
  

• Serious skin reactions: Very rarely, paracetamol can cause severe skin reactions (e.g. Stevens-Johnson syndrome) presenting as blistering, peeling, or mouth ulcers.
  
  

• Blood disorders: Extremely rarely, blood issues (e.g. low platelets or blood cell counts) can occur.
  
  

• Other: Some people may have mild nausea or stomach discomfort, though this is uncommon.
  
  

If you notice any unusual symptoms (severe rash, difficulty breathing, jaundice, persistent nausea, bruising, etc.), stop the medication and seek medical advice immediately.

Contraindications for Use of Panadol Extend

Panadol Extend should not be used in the following cases:

• Allergy to Paracetamol or Any Tablet Ingredients.
  
  

• Severe Liver Disease such as liver failure, hepatitis, or cirrhosis. Paracetamol is processed by the liver, and in people with significant liver disease, it may increase the risk of liver damage.
  
  

• Using other medications containing paracetamol, such as cold or flu medications, as combining these medications may lead to an accidental overdose, which may cause serious liver damage.
  
  

•  If you're severely underweight, on a very low-calorie diet, or have a history of eating disorders or fasting.
  
  

• Not recommended for children under 12 years of age due to dosage strength and drug composition.

Panadol Extend during Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

• Talk to your health care professional before taking paracetamol if you are pregnant. Consider taking the lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time.

• You can take this product whilst breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

• Check with your doctor before use if you are taking warfarin or similar medicines used to thin the blood.

• Do not use this medicine if you  are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines containing paracetamol to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, or to aid sleep. 

• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Some medications and this product can interfere with each other.
  
  

• If you start any new medicine while on Panadol Extend, verify with a pharmacist that it’s safe to continue.

Medication Storage and Preservation

• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label.

• Store Panadol Extend tablets in their original packaging below 30 °C.

• Store in original packaging to protect from light and moisture.

• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

1-How long will it take for my order to be shipped?

Shipping takes 24 hours within Jeddah and Riyadh and two days for other regions

2-What is the return and exchange policy in the Al-Jawaher online store?

The customer has the right to request the return of an order within three days of receiving it; Provided that the product has not been used or opened and that the product is free of any defect or that the products are excluded from return or exchange

3-What products are not eligible for return or replacement?

**A: Products that require special storage conditions, such as refrigerated medications, milk, and baby food, are not eligible for return or replacement.

Deodorants and personal care and feminine hygiene products are not eligible for return or replacement unless the product is defective.**

4-How can I request a return or replacement?

Contact the number (+966 56 364 9160) on WhatsApp to request a return and exchange.

In the event of a return request: After confirmation, a return bill of lading will be issued and sent to the customer so that he delivers it* to the shipping company with the products in their original condition.

After confirming receipt by the shipping company, the process of returning the amount* minus the shipping value will begin within 5-7 business days.

In the event of an exchange request, a new shipping value will be calculated for the new order.

5-What happens if the product arrives damaged or incorrect?

In the event that the wrong product arrives from the shipping company (except for refrigerator medicines, milk, and baby food) or the wrong product arrives from Al-Jawaher Al-Mumayaz Pharmacy, please contact customer service, and after confirming the problem, the amount will be returned to the customer after the product is delivered to the shipping company.

If the problem is confirmed, we will bear the cost of sending the product to the shipping company’s branch via delivery applications, up to a maximum of 20 riyals, if it is confirmed that the shipping company’s branch is very far away.

6-What happens if the product arrives opened or used?

If the product arrives opened or used, the return request will be denied.

7-What happens if the customer does not receive the order from the shipping company and the product is returned to the shop?

If the customer does not receive the order from the shipping company and the product is returned to the shop, the shop will refund the customer's money, minus the shipping cost.

If the customer wants to re-ship the order, they will need to pay the shipping cost again.**