Severe colds are a common illness that causes a range of unpleasant symptoms, such as nasal congestion, headache, body aches, and fever. Many people resort to medications like Panadol to relieve these symptoms. Two common types are Panadol Cold & Flu and Panadol Acute Head Cold. Although they share the same ability to relieve cold symptoms, they differ in their composition and active ingredients, which affects their indications and effectiveness in specific cases.
Panadol Cold & Flu Ingredients
Panadol Cold & Flu typically contains a combination of active ingredients that target a wide range of cold and flu symptoms:
Paracetamol: Pain reliever and fever reducer.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride: Nasal decongestant.
Caffeine: May be added in small doses to help relieve the tiredness and drowsiness associated with a cold.
Panadol Acute Head Cold ingredients
The term "Panadol Cold Relief" may refer to different brands of Panadol, but most often refers to Panadol, which primarily contains:
Paracetamol: in a specific concentration (usually 500 mg).
Some brands may contain additional active ingredients, such as vitamin C or other ingredients to relieve certain symptoms. It is always important to read the package leaflet to understand the exact composition.
Information about Panadol Cold & Flu
Drug category: Combination medicines for treating cold and flu symptoms
Drug classification: Analgesic, antipyretic, decongestant
Pharmaceutical form: Tablets, effervescent sachets (may vary by brand)
Active ingredients: Paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride, caffeine (in some types)
Information about Panadol Acute Head Cold
Drug category: Analgesic and antipyretic (may contain additional ingredients)
Drug classification: Analgesic, antipyretic (and possible other ingredients)
Pharmaceutical form: Tablets
Main active ingredient: Paracetamol (with possible additional ingredients)
Indications for use of Panadol Cold & Flu tablets
Panadol Cold & Flu is used to relieve multiple symptoms associated with colds and flu, such as:
Fever and high temperature.
Headache and body aches.
Nasal and sinus congestion.
Caffeine may help reduce feelings of fatigue.
Indications for use of Panadol Acute Head Cold
Panadol (which primarily contains paracetamol) is primarily used to relieve:
Fever and high temperature.
Headache and mild to moderate body aches and pains associated with a cold.
If a specific type of Panadol contains additional ingredients, it may have other uses listed in the package insert.