Panadol

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

No

Generics

Paracetamol

Used For

Pain & Fever

How it works

Paracetamol has a central analgesic effect that is mediated through activation of descending serotonergic pathways. Debate exists about its primary site of action, which may be inhibition of prostaglandin (PG) synthesis or through an active metabolite influencing cannabinoid receptors.