Is Ponstan safe for babies?

Anti-inflamatories like Voltaren or Ponstan suppositories are very effective and preferable in a child that is vomiting because of the high temperature . Orally medication like Nurofen/Brufen or Ponstan/Ponstel if the child can tolerate it without vomiting.

Is mefenamic same as paracetamol?

Mefenamic acid vs Paracetamol Mefenamic acid is an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drug that is (NSAID). Mefenamic acid works by reducing the hormones which cause inflammation and pain in the body. Paracetamol is a painkiller and works as a fever reducer.

Is paracetamol and Panadol the same tablet?

Panadol tablets contain paracetamol; do not take with other medicines that also contain paracetamol. Paracetamol is contained in many medicines to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, and sleep medicines.

What is Ponstan used for in kids?

Ponstan can relieve the pain and discomfort caused by: arthritis, headache, toothache, periods, fever in children and may also be used after operations. Has your child ever had a reaction (for example wheezing, runny nose, rash) after taking mefenamic acid or other pain killers such as ibuprofen?

Are there so many different types of Panadol?

Q: There are so many different types of panadol! Which one should I be taking? Panadol – The GlaxoSmithKline brand name for 500g of Paracetamol . This 500g of Paracetamol is common among all of the panadol range and acts as an analgesic (pain relief) and anti-pyretic (decreases temperature). It contains no anti-inflammatory substances.

What’s the difference between aspirin and Panadol?

Aspirin is a non-narcotic inflammatory drug, which can be used to relieve pain and inflammation caused by rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains, backache, headache, sore throat, toothache, and period pain. Both Panadol and aspirin act as pain relievers and fever reducers that are available over the counter.

What’s the difference between Panadol Rapid and normal?

Panadol Rapid contains sodium bicarbonate, which causes it to be absorbed more readily than normal Panadol. Due to this, the cost of Panadol Rapid is relatively greater than Panadol. In summary, both these drugs have the same profile and the only difference is the time take for the drug to act.

Is it safe for pregnant women to take Panadol Extra?

Some of the concerns with caffeine is that even in small doses of 50mg caffeine can cause tachycardia (increased pulse rate) and anxiety in some people. Pregnant women are also advised not to consume more than 200mg of caffeine per day. Unlike Panadeine Extra, Panadol Extra is an S2 medication.