panadol
Noun: 1. A brand name for a medication containing acetaminophen (paracetamol): Panadol is a trademark for a common over-the-counter drug used primarily to relieve pain and reduce fever. It is not an anti-inflammatory medication.
Panadol is used as a singular, countable noun to refer to the specific branded product. It is often used generically in some regions to refer to acetaminophen/paracetamol tablets. * "I have a headache; I'm going to take a Panadol." * "The pharmacist recommended Panadol for the child's fever." * "Is Panadol safe to use during pregnancy?"
- Genericized Trademark: In some countries (e.g., Australia, New Zealand), "Panadol" is often used as a generic term for acetaminophen/paracetamol, similar to how "Band-Aid" is used for adhesive bandages.
- "Do you have any Panadol? I mean, any paracetamol will do."
- Acetaminophen (North American term): The generic drug name for the active ingredient in Panadol.
- Paracetamol (International/British term): The generic drug name for the active ingredient in Panadol.
- Tylenol: Another major brand name for acetaminophen, primarily used in North America.
- Analgesic: A general term for a pain-relieving drug (Panadol is an analgesic).
- Antipyretic: A general term for a fever-reducing drug (Panadol is an antipyretic).
- Acetaminophen
- Paracetamol
- APAP (an abbreviation derived from its chemical name)
Panadol is a specific brand. The reference context lists it among several trademarks (Datril, Tylenol, etc.) for brands of acetaminophen tablets. It is crucial to understand that while the brand names are different, the active ingredient is the same.
- an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)