Panadol Cold & Flu Extra Special Precautions

If taking other analgesics, antipyretics or cold relief medicine, don't take this medicine.
Please see the doctor if symptoms persist.
Keep this and all medication out of reach of children.
Please check with the doctor before use if: Taking Warfarin or similar medicines used to thin the blood (The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of Acetaminophen with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect); The patient has high blood pressure, heart disease, blood vessel disease such as Raynaud's phenomenon (which may appear as pain in the fingers or toes in response to cold or stress), diabetes, an overactive thyroid, angle closure glaucoma, pheochromocytoma (a tumour near the kidney), or prostate problems; Taking medicines to control the blood pressure such as beta-blockers; Taking appetite suppressants or stimulants; Taking medicines to treat depression, such as tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline); Taking medicines for heart disease (e.g. digoxin); The patient has been diagnosed with liver or kidney impairment; Breast-feeding; The patient has a severe infection as this may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis.
Signs of metabolic acidosis include: deep, rapid, difficult breathing; feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting); loss of appetite.
The patient should contact a doctor immediately if he/she gets a combination of these symptoms.
This medicine contains caffeine. Avoid drinking too many caffeine containing drinks (e.g. tea, coffee and caffeine-containing canned drinks) when taking this medicine.
Patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery if affected by dizziness.
Use in Lactation: Use during breast-feeding should be avoided.