Panadol Cold & Flu Special Precautions

Do not take with any other medicines for the relief of colds and flu, congestion or blocked nose.
This product contains paracetamol. Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious harm to the liver.
Do not use this medicine if taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines containing paracetamol to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, or to aid sleep.
Always read and follow the label.
The patient should check with the doctor before use if he/she: has liver or kidney problems; is underweight or malnourished; regularly drinks alcohol.
The patient may need to avoid using this product altogether or limit the amount of paracetamol that he/she takes.
The patient should check with the doctor before use if he/she: 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, glaucoma (excessive pressure inside the eyes), pheochromocytoma (a tumour near the kidney), or prostate problems; is taking medicines to control the blood pressure, such as beta-blockers; is taking appetite suppressants or stimulants; is taking medicines to treat depression, such as tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline); is taking medicines for heart disease (e.g. digoxin); is taking warfarin or similar medicines used to thin the blood; is breast-feeding; 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 the patient 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.
Please see the doctor if the symptoms persist.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
This medicine may cause dizziness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.
Use in Lactation: Use during breast-feeding should be avoided.