Panadol (paracetamol or acetaminophen) is a widely used over-the-counter medication for pain relief and fever reduction. While generally safe at recommended doses, excessive use or individual reactions can lead to various side effects. Below is a list of 100 potential side effects, including rare and severe ones:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Swelling of face, lips, or throat (angioedema)
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Tightness in the chest
- Headache
- Sweating
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
- Palpitations
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Confusion
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Tremors
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- Dark urine
- Pale stools
- Liver damage (hepatotoxicity)
- Liver failure
- Kidney damage (nephrotoxicity)
- Kidney failure
- Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Decreased urine output
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
- Neutropenia (low white blood cell count)
- Methemoglobinemia (abnormal hemoglobin)
- Agranulocytosis (severe reduction in white blood cells)
- Aplastic anemia
- Pancytopenia (low red and white blood cells and platelets)
- Hepatitis
- Cholestasis (bile flow blockage)
- Pancreatitis
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Eosinophilia (high eosinophil count)
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
- Dehydration
- Swelling of the legs or ankles (edema)
- Generalized swelling
- Urinary retention
- Frequent urination
- Blood in urine
- Renal colic (kidney pain)
- Stomach ulcers
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Heartburn
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Reduced white blood cell count (leukopenia)
- Bruising easily
- Epistaxis (nosebleeds)
- Cold sweats
- Chills
- Seizures (very rare)
- Coma (in case of overdose)
- Death (in severe overdose cases)
- Muscle cramps
- Joint pain
- Hypokalemia (low potassium levels)
- Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels)
- Altered mental status
- Hallucinations
- Loss of coordination
- Vision changes
- Decreased reflexes
- Increased thirst
- Difficulty swallowing
- Sensitivity to light
- Flu-like symptoms
- Malaise (general discomfort)
- Sudden weight loss
- Difficulty concentrating
- Myocarditis (heart inflammation)
- Pharyngitis (throat inflammation)
It’s important to note that many of these side effects are rare, and some only occur in cases of overdose or allergic reactions. Always use Panadol or any medication under proper guidance.
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