Description
Key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panadol |
| Per tablet | Paracetamol 500mg + caffeine 65mg |
| Format and size | Oral tablets; 16 tablets as listed by the store |
| Main use | Period pain relief |
| Store product code | 5000347074240 |
Short description
A paracetamol and caffeine combination for period pain and accompanying symptoms such as headache or backache. Check the age-specific dose and warnings before choosing it.
Introduction
Start by checking whether this feels like your usual period pain. Pain that disrupts everyday activities deserves assessment, even if a painkiller temporarily helps.
What is Panadol Period Pain?
It is a two-ingredient pain relief medicine. The product name focuses on menstrual pain, and this store listing describes a 16-tablet pack.
How does it work?
Paracetamol relieves pain, while caffeine supports its pain-relieving effect. The combination provides symptom relief.
Main benefits
- Relief of period pain.
- Help with accompanying headache or backache.
- Tablets taken with water as needed, following the leaflet.
Real use cases
Examples include familiar period pain during a study day or an accompanying headache at work. These are illustrative situations, not customer testimonials or guaranteed outcomes.
Who might it suit?
It may suit someone seeking period pain relief whose health and medicines allow this combination. Check the age group in the dosage table.
Who should avoid it or seek advice?
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding because of caffeine, or under age 12. Seek advice for liver or kidney disease, low weight, malnutrition, regular alcohol use or severe illness.
How to use Panadol Period Pain
Swallow with water when needed, leaving at least 4 hours between doses. These doses follow the UK leaflet for this strength; check your own pack.
| Age | Single dose | Maximum in 24 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 16 and over | 2 tablets | 8 tablets |
| 12–15 | 1 tablet | 4 tablets |
| Under 12 | Do not use | — |
The maximum is not a target; some people need a lower limit. Never combine with another paracetamol-containing medicine.
Best time to use
Take only when needed for pain, following the leaflet. If caffeine affects your sleep, ask a pharmacist about a suitable caffeine-free option rather than taking this near bedtime.
Common questions before choosing
How does it differ from plain paracetamol? It also contains caffeine. Does the current pack match the listing? Compare its name, strength, tablet count and expiry date.
Expected results timeline
Relief cannot be guaranteed within a fixed number of minutes for everyone. Assess your response without bringing the next dose forward; seek advice for continuing pain.
Common mistakes
- Confusing adolescent and adult doses.
- Counting doses by calendar day instead of a rolling 24 hours.
- Overlooking ingredients in cold remedies or other painkillers.
- Using tablets after their expiry date.
Myths versus facts
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| The brand name is enough to compare products | Check active ingredients and strength. |
| More tablets mean a better choice | Stay within leaflet limits. |
| All Panadol packs are the same | Formulations and pack sizes vary. |
Drug interactions
Check with a pharmacist about metoclopramide, domperidone or colestyramine, which affect absorption, and flucloxacillin because of metabolic acidosis risk, particularly with risk factors.
Contraindications
An allergy to any ingredient rules out use. Do not take alongside another medicine containing paracetamol.
Are tests needed?
The leaflet does not require routine testing for every user. A clinician may request ultrasound if another cause of period pain is suspected.
What to eat with it
Paracetamol can be taken with or without food; no special meal is needed. Limit coffee, tea and energy drinks to avoid excess caffeine.
Effect on other medicines
Prolonged regular daily use may enhance warfarin and bleeding risk. Caffeine can increase lithium clearance; combining them is not recommended. Do not adjust prescribed treatment yourself.
When to see a doctor
Seek urgent help for severe pain unrelieved by painkillers. Arrange assessment for heavier or irregular periods, or bleeding between periods.
Overdose needs immediate medical advice even without symptoms. Stop and seek help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, peeling rash or yellow skin or eyes.
A practical tip for NSL readers
Record each dose time and tablet count. A heat pad wrapped in a towel on your abdomen may also help ease discomfort.
Conversational FAQ
Does Panadol Period Pain contain caffeine?
Yes. Each tablet contains 65mg caffeine alongside 500mg paracetamol.
How many tablets are in this pack?
The store lists 16 tablets. Other pack sizes exist, so check the actual pack.
Can I take it with a cold remedy containing paracetamol?
No. Avoid duplicating the same active ingredient across medicines.
Conclusion
Choose Panadol Period Pain by ingredients, age and health needs, and follow the supplied leaflet. Seek assessment when the pattern of period pain changes or symptoms persist.
Author and medical review
Prepared as an AI-assisted draft. Medically reviewed and checked by the medical team at No Style Like Pharmacy. Sources checked: 9 September 2026.
Medical disclaimer
General information only; it does not replace your pack leaflet or advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
To compare formulations and pack sizes, browse Panadol products available at our pharmacy. Check the active ingredients before choosing a product.
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