Panacet 5/500: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredients in Panacet 5/500 are Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen. Panacet 5/500 is used for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain. Panacet 5/500 combines a narcotic-analgesic (Hydrocodone Bitartrate) with a non-narcotic analgesic (Acetaminophen) which can also be used for reducing fever. Panacet 5/500 is usually given when Acetaminophen alone is not effective. However, Panacet 5/500 is not effective against Arthritis or other pain caused by inflammation.

Panacet 5/500 Side Effects

Side effect of Panacet 5/500 range from lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and shortness of breath to allergic reactions, anxiety, depression, mania, drowsiness, mood changes, and restlessness.

Panacet 5/500 Caution

Panacet 5/500 is habit forming.Use it exactly as prescribed by your physician. If you were addicted to narcotics or painkillers in the past, let your doctor know about it.

No one who had an allergic reaction to Hydrocodone or Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) or have adrenal, kidney, liver, or prostate disorder, should take this drug.

Panacet 5/500 can make you drowsy. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery until you know how Panacet 5/500 affects you.

If you ever had an head injury, stomach problems, or lung disease, discuss with your doctor before taking Panacet 5/500.

If you are pregnant or nursing, let your doctor know about it before taking Panacet 5/500.

Panacet 5/500 Interactions

Hydrocodone in Panacet 5/500 slows the nerve cell response. Alcohol will definitely enhance this effect.

Check with your physician before combining Panacet 5/500 with the anti-depressant, anti anxiety drugs. Cold medicines that has Antihistamines, tranquilizers, MAO inhibitors, other narcotic analgesics as well as herbal anti-depressant, St. John�s wort.

Panacet 5/500 and Pregnancy

High doses of Acetaminophen in Panacet 5/500 could be problematic during pregnancy.

Panacet 5/500 may pass into breast milk. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed or wait at least 4-6 hours after their last dose.

Panacet 5/500 Doses

ADULTS

The usual dose is 1 or 2 tablets, taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.
CHILDREN
Panacet 5/500 is not recommended for children.

Panacet 5/500 Overdose

Symptoms of Panacet 5/500 overdose include bluish skin, blood disorders, cold and clammy skin, extreme sleepiness that can leads to coma, general bodily discomfort, heart problems, heavy perspiration, kidney problems, limp muscles, liver failure, low blood pressure, nausea, slow heartbeat, and vomiting. In case of Panacet 5/500 overdose, seek emergency medical attention right away.