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Panadol Night TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: paracetamol + diphenhydramine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PANADOL NIGHT capsule-shaped tablet blister pack (reformulation)

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the temporary relief of pain when associated with sleeping difficulty: for example, headache, migraine, backache, arthritis, rheumatic and muscle pain, neuralgia, toothache or period pain. Relief of fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • A film coated, blue capsule-shaped tablet (caplet) stamped "PANADOL" on one side and "NIGHT" on the other.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 4, 10, 12, 20 pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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