What is Panadol Menthol Active used for?

For rapid relief of pain including migraine, headache, period pains, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat. Symptomatic relief of rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains. Symptomatic relief of influenza, feverishness, feverish colds.

How does Panadol Menthol Active work?

The therapeutic uses of Alka-Seltzer XS are based on the following pharmacological properties of the active ingredients: Acetylsalicylate Paracetamol Caffeine - analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory.

What pharmaceutical form is Panadol Menthol Active available in?

Panadol Menthol Active: Proszek do sporządzania roztworu doustnego 500 mg (doustna)

Is Panadol Menthol Active OTC or prescription only?

Panadol Menthol Active is available over-the-counter (OTC) — no prescription required.

What are the side effects of Panadol Menthol Active?

Acetylsalicylic acid: The listed adverse drug reactions are based on spontaneous reports, thus an organization according to CIOMS III categories of frequency is not possible. Blood and lymphatic system disorders Increased risk of bleeding (due to effect on platelet aggregation). In the context of bleeding: haemorrhagic anaemia, iron deficiency anaemia with the respective laboratory and clinical signs and symptoms. In the context of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency: haemolysis,

Who should NOT take Panadol Menthol Active?

Alka-Seltzer XS should not be administered to patients: • with known hypersensitivity (e.g. bronchospasm, rhinitis, urticaria) to acetylsalicylic acid or other salicylates, paracetamol, caffeine or to any other components of the product • with a history of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, rhinitis, urticaria) induced by the administration of salicylates, or substances with similar actions, notably non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. • with active or a history of peptic ulcers. • with

Does Panadol Menthol Active interact with other medications?

Acetylsalicylic acid: Contraindicated Interactions: Methotrexate used at doses of 15 mg/week or more: Increased haematological toxicity of methotrexate (decreased renal clearance of methotrexate by anti-inflammatory agents in general and displacement of methotrexate from its plasma protein binding by salicylates) (see section 4.3 Contraindications). Combinations requiring precautions for use: Methotrexate, used at doses of less than 15 mg/week: Increased haematological toxicity of methotrexate (

Can Panadol Menthol Active be used during pregnancy?

Alka-Seltzer XS should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women unless directed by a doctor. Pregnancy Acetylsalicylic acid: Doses of 500 mg/day and above: Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis may adversely affect the pregnancy and/or the embryo/foetal development. Data from epidemiological studies suggest an increased risk of miscarriage and of cardiac malformation and gastroschisis after use of a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor in early pregnancy. The absolute risk for cardiovascular malfo

Who manufactures Panadol Menthol Active?

Haleon Poland Sp. z o.o. (Hiszpania)

What ATC class does Panadol Menthol Active belong to?

Panadol Menthol Active: ATC N02BE01. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Panadol Menthol Active

500 mg, Proszek do sporządzania roztworu doustnego

INN: Paracetamolum

Data updated: 2026-04-13

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Form

Proszek do sporządzania roztworu doustnego

Dosage

500 mg

Route

doustna

Storage

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