Panadol Extra Film-coated tablets, Paracetamol 500mg, Caffeine 65mg

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General Sale: Non-prescription
  • Company:

    Haleon Ireland Limited
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    Supply through general sale
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Updated on 21 July 2023

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  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder

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Updated on 21 July 2023

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  • Change to section 6 - marketing authorisation holder

Updated on 21 September 2022

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  • Change to section 2 - interactions with other medicines, food or drink

Updated on 16 September 2022

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  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

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Updated on 28 February 2022

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  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Section 2

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Excipients: Each tablet contains: Parahydroxybenzoates 1.35mg [(Sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215) and Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217).

Each tablet contains 0.446mg of sodium.

Section 3

Added

, "- -" on the other side.

Section 6.1

Deleted

Sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219) Sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215) Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217)

Added

Microcrystalline cellulose

Updated on 28 February 2022

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  • Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
  • Change to section 6 - what the product contains
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

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Deleted "contains parahydroxybenzoates which may cause allergic reaction (possibly delayed)

Replaced sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215), Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217) with microcrystalline cellulose

 

 

Updated on 23 June 2020

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  • Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data

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Updated on 23 June 2020

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  • Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 3 - dose and frequency

Updated on 29 May 2020

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  • Improved presentation of PIL

Updated on 15 July 2019

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  • Change to section 3 - dose and frequency
  • Change to section 3 - use in children/adolescents

Updated on 19 September 2018

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PIL_8680_371.pdf

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  • Change to section 3 - use in children/adolescents

Updated on 03 September 2018

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  • Change to section 2 - use in children and adolescents

Updated on 03 September 2018

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  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration

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Paediatric posology changes

Updated on 21 July 2017

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  • New PIL for new product

Updated on 21 July 2017

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Updated on 21 July 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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An update to section 4.4 to include a warnings and precautions statement concerning risk of metabolic acidosis in patients in glutathione depleted states, such as sepsis.

 

An update to sections 4.2, 4.4 and 4.9 to include further information relating to hepatotoxicity associated with overdose, and hepatic dysfunction in glutathione depleted states.

 

An update of the date of revision in section 10.

Updated on 21 July 2017

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
  • Change to section 4 - possible side effects
  • Change to section 6 - date of revision

Updated on 18 April 2017

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  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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4.4. Special Warnings and Precautions for Use

New Text
Underlying liver disease increases the risk of paracetamol related liver damage .

10. Date of Revision of the Text

April 2017
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Updated on 25 April 2016

Reasons for updating

  • Change to MA holder contact details

Updated on 10 July 2015

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder

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Section 7

Marketing Authorisation Holder address updated to:

12 Riverwalk,

Citywest Business Campus,

Dublin 24,

Ireland

Updated on 12 December 2013

Reasons for updating

  • Change to packaging

Updated on 13 June 2012

Reasons for updating

  • Change of inactive ingredient

Updated on 13 October 2011

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
  • Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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2.            Qualitative and Quantitative Composition


Excipients: Each tablet contains: Parahydroxybenzoates 1.35mg [(Sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215) and Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217)].


3.            Pharmaceutical Form

White, capsule shaped film-coated tablet with ‘Panadol Extra’ embossed on one side of the tablet.

White to off white oval shaped coated tablets debossed “xPx” with P inside a circle on one side.

4.4.         Special Warnings and Precautions for Use


Contains Sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), Sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215) and Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).



5.2.         Pharmacokinetic Properties



Paracetamol is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, peak plasma concentrations occurring 0.5 – 2 hours after ingestion. It is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the urine mainly as glucuronide and sulphate conjugates – less than 5% is excreted as unmodified paracetamol. The half-life is 1 to 4 hours.

Binding to the plasma proteins is minimal at therapeutic concentrations.

 

Caffeine is absorbed readily after oral administration, maximal plasma concentrations are achieved after approximately 20 – 60 minutes and the plasma half-life is about 4 hours. Over 48 hours, 45% of a dose is excreted in the urine as l-methyluric acid and l-methylxanthine.

 

 

Paracetamol is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract. Caffeine is absorbed readily after oral administration

 

New Panadol Extra Tablets contain a disintegrant system that accelerates tablet dissolution compared to a standard paracetamol-caffeine combination tablet.

 

Human pharmacokinetic data demonstrate that with new Panadol Extra, the time to reach minimum therapeutic paracetamol concentration in the plasma (4μg/ml) is 10 minutes in the fasted state, and 22 minutes in the fed state.

 

The time to reach maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) of paracetamol is 15 minutes faster for new Panadol Extra compared to a standard paracetamol-caffeine combination tablet.

 

Human pharmacokinetic data demonstrate that with new Panadol Extra, the time to reach minimum therapeutic paracetamol concentration in the plasma (4μg/ml) is approximately 50% faster compared to a standard paracetamol-caffeine combination tablet.

 

Human pharmacokinetic data demonstrate that with new Panadol Extra, the paracetamol exposure in the first 30 minutes (AUC0-30) is increased 3-fold compared to a standard paracetamol-caffeine combination tablet; however, total exposure to both paracetamol and caffeine are no different from the standard paracetamol-caffeine combination tablet.

 

The total extent of absorption of both paracetamol and caffeine with new Panadol Extra is equivalent to that from a standard paracetamol-caffeine combination tablet.

 

Paracetamol is relatively uniformly distributed throughout most body fluids. It is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the urine mainly as glucuronide and sulphate conjugates. The half-life is 1 to 4 hours. Binding to the plasma proteins is minimal at therapeutic concentrations.

 

The plasma half life of caffeine is about 4-5 hours. Metabolized in liver and excreted in urine as various xanthine derivatives



6.1.         List of Excipients



Core

Pregelatinised starch

Maize starch

Povidone

Potassium sorbate

Purified Talc

Stearic acid

Croscarmellose sodium

 

Film coating

Hypromellose

Triacetin

 

Starch Pregelatinized

Povidone

Calcium carbonate

Crospovidone

Sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219)

Sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215)

Sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217)

Alginic Acid

Magnesium Stearate

Carnauba Wax

Purified Water

Opadry white (YS-1-7003) containing:

Titanium dioxide (E171), Hypromellose, Macrogol, Polysorbate 80




6.3.         Shelf Life

 

4 years.  2 years



10.          Date of Revision of the Text

 

                                September 2011

Updated on 14 June 2011

Reasons for updating

  • Change to improve clarity and readability

Updated on 11 April 2011

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  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects

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Section 4.8: Skin rashes added and typo corrected. Frequency of nervousness and dizziness changed to "Not known".

Updated on 18 August 2010

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  • Change to warnings or special precautions for use
  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to information about pregnancy or lactation
  • Change to date of revision

Updated on 09 August 2010

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  • Change to warnings or special precautions for use
  • Change of contraindications
  • Change to storage instructions
  • Change to side-effects
  • Change to information about pregnancy or lactation
  • Change to further information section
  • Change to date of revision
  • Change to improve clarity and readability
  • Change of special precautions for disposal
  • Change due to user-testing of patient information

Updated on 10 May 2010

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
  • Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
  • Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose

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Section 4.4
Addition of the warning in relation to excessive intake of caffeine and update of the warning in relation to people who have been diagnosed with liver and kidney imparament.

Section 4.6
Update of the information in relation pregnancy and breastfeeding related to both actives, paracetamol and caffeine.

Section 4.8
Adverse events shown in the table by System Organ Class and frequencies.

Section 4.9
Addition of the information related to overdose with caffeine.

Updated on 22 October 2008

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
  • Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use

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Section 4.3     Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the other ingredients.
 
Section 4.4    Addition of warning "Keep out of reach and sight of children".

Updated on 20 August 2008

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  • Improved electronic presentation

Updated on 18 August 2008

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  • Improved electronic presentation

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Updated on 20 December 2006

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  • Change of inactive ingredient

Updated on 03 February 2006

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  • Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
  • Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients

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Updated on 06 July 2005

Reasons for updating

  • Change of active ingredient
  • Change of inactive ingredient

Updated on 12 May 2005

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  • Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
  • Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
  • Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
  • Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling

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Updated on 24 September 2004

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  • New PIL for medicines.ie

Updated on 05 August 2004

Reasons for updating

  • Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
  • Change to section 6.5 - Nature and contents of container
  • Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text

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Updated on 12 August 2003

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  • Improved electronic presentation

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Updated on 25 June 2003

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  • New SPC for medicines.ie

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