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Why are Panadol Extra Soluble Tablets unsuitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance?

Name: Why are Panadol Extra Soluble Tablets unsuitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:39:51.301Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Panadol Extra Soluble Tablets contain 50 mg sorbitol (E 420) per tablet, and people with rare hereditary fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.

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Panadol Extra Soluble TabletsHaleon UK Trading Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 10 March 2025

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