Panadol Sinus Caplets (24)
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Panadol Sinus caplets combine paracetamol 500mg with the decongestant pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30mg, for sinus pain, pressure, nasal congestion and headache. Box of 24. Pharmacist Only Medicine (Schedule 3).
Why Panadol Sinus is kept behind the counter
Because of the pseudoephedrine. It is an effective oral decongestant, and it is also the reason this is a Schedule 3 Pharmacist Only Medicine rather than something off the shelf: supply is recorded, and the pharmacist checks it suits you before handing it over.
That check is not a formality. Pseudoephedrine raises blood pressure and heart rate, which matters for a substantial number of people.
Do not take it if you have high blood pressure, heart disease or problems with your blood vessels, an irregular heartbeat, or an overactive thyroid gland. Speak to your pharmacist first if you have diabetes, glaucoma, prostate problems or kidney disease, or take antidepressants, particularly MAOIs. Not for children under 12.
The paracetamol in it
Each caplet carries 500mg of paracetamol, so this counts toward your daily paracetamol total. Do not take any other paracetamol-containing product alongside it. Paracetamol is in a great many cold, flu, pain and night-time remedies, and the combination products are where accidental doubling happens. Too much paracetamol causes serious liver harm, and it does so without obvious early symptoms.
How to take it
Adults and children 12 and over take 2 caplets with water every 6 hours as necessary, to a maximum of 8 caplets in 24 hours. Do not exceed that, and do not take it for more than a few days without advice.
Specifications
| Active ingredients | Paracetamol 500mg, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30mg per caplet |
| Pack | 24 caplets |
| Adult dose | 2 caplets every 6 hours, maximum 8 in 24 hours |
| Age | Not for children under 12 |
| Scheduling | Pharmacist Only Medicine, Schedule 3 |
| Relieves | Sinus pain and pressure, nasal congestion, headache |
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Panadol Sinus FAQs
What is in Panadol Sinus?
Each caplet contains paracetamol 500mg and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 30mg. The paracetamol handles pain and fever; the pseudoephedrine is an oral decongestant that targets the blocked nose and sinus pressure.
Why do I have to ask the pharmacist for it?
It is a Schedule 3 Pharmacist Only Medicine because it contains pseudoephedrine. No prescription is needed, but it is supplied from behind the counter, the supply is recorded, and the pharmacist checks it is suitable for you first.
How many caplets can I take in a day?
Adults and children 12 and over: 2 caplets every 6 hours as necessary, maximum 8 caplets in 24 hours. Eight caplets is 4000mg of paracetamol, the adult daily maximum, so there is no room for any other paracetamol on top.
Can I take other paracetamol with it?
No. Check the label of anything else you are taking, because paracetamol appears in many cold, flu and pain products under names that do not mention it. Doubling up risks serious liver damage.
Who should not take Panadol Sinus?
Anyone with high blood pressure, heart disease or blood vessel problems, an irregular heartbeat, or an overactive thyroid. Check with a pharmacist first if you have diabetes, glaucoma, prostate problems or kidney disease, or take antidepressants including MAOIs.
Can children take it?
Not under 12 years of age. Children’s cold and flu needs are met by different products, and a pharmacist can advise what is appropriate for the age.
Will it keep me awake?
Pseudoephedrine is a stimulant decongestant and can cause restlessness or difficulty sleeping in some people. If that affects you, ask your pharmacist about a non-decongestant option for evening doses.
Sources. Active ingredients, dosing, minimum age, availability and contraindications are from the Panadol Sinus Relief Original Formula consumer medicine information. Last reviewed 21 September 2026.
Always read the label and use only as directed. Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing product. Incorrect use may be harmful. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This information is a general guide and is not medical advice.
| Brand | Panadol |
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