Panado Paediatric Alcohol Free – Grape Flavour 120 mg/5 ml Syrup
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 10 January 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Short-term treatment of insomnia in adults.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 7.5 mg orally before bedtime; Elderly/Hepatic insufficiency: 3.75 mg initially.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Opioids
- CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Myasthenia gravis
- Respiratory failure
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Sleep apnoea syndrome
- CNS depression or coma
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dry mouth
- Bitter taste
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol
- Do not drive until effects are known
- Use the lowest effective dose
- Limit treatment duration to 4 weeks
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence
- Caution in depression
- Psychomotor impairment
- Withdrawal symptoms
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