By Eugenie Rowson
Parents run the risk of inducing serious side effects in their children when using Paracetamol (sold under an array of names such as Panado, Panado syrup, Calpol, Tylenol, Zydinol and Tempra). The number and intensity of side effects occurring is heightened when Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) is combined with other drugs such as Brufen (as in Myprodol, Mypaid and Nurofen) and Codeine (Sinutab).
Parents often become so anxious that their child may have a seizure from a high fever that they give excessive amounts of paracetamol and may actually induce a seizure due to the additional side effects of the medicines. The side effects of paracetamol include severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine; difficulty urinating or inability to urinate; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mood or mental changes; pale stools; seizures; severe drowsiness; severe or persistent dizziness, nervousness, lightheadedness, or headache; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; stomach pain; tremor; vision changes; yellowing of skin or eyes. Source: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/acetaminophen-side-effects.html
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How many unfortunate people live on a cocktail of coffee (caffeine) and painkillers (Acetaminophen/Caffeine/Phenyltoloxamine) …
The following are the side effects of paracetamol mixed with caffeine. How many people drink numerous cups of coffee a day and then take paracetamol for their (inevitable) headaches?
All medicines may cause side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Paracetamol/Caffeine/Phenyltoloxamine:
Anxiety; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; heartburn; nausea; nervousness; thickening of mucus in the nose and throat; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Paracetamol/Caffeine/Phenyltoloxamine:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black stools; confusion; dark urine or pale stools; decreased urination; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; hearing loss; hoarseness; persistent sore throat or other signs of infection; ringing in the ears; severe stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes…
