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Home » Health » Panadol Menstrual – Emergency Period Pain Relief

Panadol Menstrual – Emergency Period Pain Relief

December 2, 2010 Paris B 34 Comments

When I take my Evening Primrose Oil supplements daily, I do not suffer from menstrual pains or period pains. But when I get lazy or forgetful (as I have been lately) the pain can be debilitating. Fortunately for me, it just lasts a day but it is a whole day of torture.

I’m sure many of you can commiserate.

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I am quite anti-drugs so I don’t take any painkillers – I don’t even take Panadol for a headache if I can help it. Usually, I down a few caplets of Evening Primrose Oil and the cramps go away for a while. Enough for me to function anyway. It does however leave me feeling a little sleepy and bloated and generally uncomfortable. But no pain.

Recently however, I was caught in a bit of an unfortunate situation. I was out of town and had to attend meetings and be functioning at prime alert, but I was hit by period pains!

So in a fit of emergency, I ran for the nearest pharmacy and picked up a strip of Panadol Menstrual pills. I’d never taken it before but I’d been told that it helps relief period pains, so I popped 2 pills and hoped for the best.

I wasn’t expecting anything, but must say I was a little surprised. It did work. In a few minutes, the pain had all but subsided and I was a fully functioning human again! I didn’t feel too bloated nor uncomfortable.

Being a pain killer, it kept me pain free for a few hours – enough to get through the day. Later in the night, I did start feeling the pain again but by then I was off to bed so it wasn’t as bad.

I’m not about to start popping these pink pills every month, but I will be sure to keep some around for emergencies. In the meantime, I’m back to taking my evening primrose oil supplements more regularly. Prevention is much much better than cure 😛

Have you taken Panadol Menstrual pills before and does it help you? I think this worked for me as I don’t take painkillers regularly, and my period cramps don’t leave me bedridden – just uncomfortable.  For those who do have more severe pains, this might not work as well.

Paris B

A strip of 10 Panadol Menstrual pills retail for about RM3+ at pharmacies. This is based on my experience and yours may vary. If in doubt please consult a doctor.

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  1. Hanny says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Sadly, I have to pop these pills each freakin’ month. Even when I’m on EPO. And then I’ll pop hundreds of lil Chinese pills (Bak Foong Yuen). Yeesh

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:41 pm

      I’m told the Bak Foong Yuen are actually good for you to “rebuild strength” after your period. I’m wondering if I should try it myself 😛

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  2. rinnah says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    Period pains are the worst part of being a female. Unlike you, I can’t function at all without my painkillers because the pain can get so bad and my family has a history of fainting during that time of the month. I haven’t taken Panadol Menstrual before since I’ve been on Synflex since teenaged years. Seriously, I can’t imagine how I will go through labor pains in the future!

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:41 pm

      Having a period is bad enough with the pains right? I guess I should count myself “lucky” for not having very bad pains or cramps 🙂

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  3. plue says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    i have taken it off n on whenever i need to (read: work), but it doesn’t really help. doctor’s prescription is anytime better, as I can feel the effect after 2 hours of taking it, but sadly, I can’t remember the name of the pill. 🙁

    i don’t have the pain as much, more like a very sore back, which leaves me walk-sleep-lie-sit-stand-squat also feeling very very very tired and moody and sick-ly

    aih. the perils of being a female.

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:43 pm

      Well an over the counter medicine won’t be as strong as a prescription one 🙂 Still it worked for me in under half an hour so I’m thinking its just that my cramps/pains aren’t that bad and my body isn’t “immune” to painkillers 🙂 I also do tend to have the whole sore lower back, and heavy bloated feel. Bah!

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  4. aoibheal says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Its just normal panadol with some antidiuretic…. it works because it numbs the pains and reduce water retention. I sometimes confuse period pain as stomach ache until I remember what time of the months it is.

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:44 pm

      Not sure whats in there but whatever it is works! I could never confuse my period pains with stomach ache because when I do get a stomach ache, that’s absolutely numbing!

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  5. Amanda says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I used to take Panadol or Ponstan for my cramps. I only take them now only if the cramps is too much to bear. I’ve the pain on the first day of my period, if the first day is a weekday, I’ll work from home. I always hope it will be on weekend so that I can hide under my duvet and sleep the entire day.

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:45 pm

      I try not to take painkillers. Call me a glutton for punishment 😀 But I was told by a doctor that ponstan (and not regular panadol or paracetamol) is advisable for period pains because of what it contains and which pain it dulls. I’m not sure about that, but I know that when people I know see a doctor for period pains they tend to be given ponstan.

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      • Amanda says

        December 2, 2010 at 11:29 pm

        Ponstan is more effective. I get them from my dad, he’s a doc 😡 but it’s not suitable for people who have gastric problems. My other ‘cure’ is to have ginger chicken soup. That always helps too 🙂

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        • ParisB says

          December 3, 2010 at 12:36 am

          Ah you have a dispensary on hand! 😉 i love the idea of ginger soup. I guess anything that warms the insides makes us feel better 🙂

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  6. Volvoxx says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    I used to take some painkiller for periods but found that whenever I took those meds, my period seem to last longer. I’ve stopped taking them since.

    I also find that during those months that I’ve been active in sports, I don’t get as much period pain. But for those times that I do feel awfully bloated and the pain’s too annoying to ignore, I’d fill up a bottle with very warm water, and just warm my tummy where it hurts…and it does relieve the pain a lil. Yes I even did that in office ;P . When I’m at home and if the pain’s still there (it usually only lasts a day, the pain that is), I’d sleep it off.

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:47 pm

      Exercise can help reduce cramps actually which might be why you don’t feel the cramps as badly when you have been active. So the key is to remain active constantly 🙂 most of us lead too sedentary a lifestyle which might be why we are facing all these problems. I have learnt some yoga poses that do help with pains though and if I do practice my yoga more regularly I get less pain 🙂 Using a hot water bottle is a great idea and definitely helps!

      Reply
  7. Connie De Alwis says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    I don’t really get cramps during period but when I do, I look for panadol menstrual. works a treat 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:47 pm

      Lucky you! 😛

      Reply
  8. Indulgent Diva says

    December 2, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Panadol Menstrual does not work on me. When I have cramps, they’re incredibly debilitating ones so I get prescriptive painkillers that are way stronger than the OTC ones. Sadly no OTC ones work on my kind of pain. I can definitely sympathize with women who have terrible period pains.

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    • ParisB says

      December 2, 2010 at 6:49 pm

      I guess the OTC medication are for people like me who don’t get them all THAT bad but who feel uncomfortable enough to want something to dull the pain 🙂 I do have friends who are effectively bedridden when they have their period. Must be awful 🙁

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  9. AnT says

    December 3, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Gosh 🙁 I don’t get cramps but headaches especially a day or two before menstruation

    I guess I should start taking EPO 😛

    You can try the Eu Yan Sang Bak Foong pills. I have been taking that for years now since Uni days. It’s good in the long run though 😉

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    • ParisB says

      December 3, 2010 at 10:06 am

      I’ve heard the Bak Foong pills are good for the long term but I never took them because… I just never did 😛 Been hearing the ads recently so I thought to give it a go. Since you have been taking them for a while without side effects perhaps I should give it a go too 😉

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      • AnT says

        December 6, 2010 at 11:26 am

        LOL You should try my dear 😉 Try it slow if you are not used to Chinese medicine. Take it on empty stomach the week after menses is clear. Try to take it once a month first. Drink lots of water yeap! 😀

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        • ParisB says

          December 6, 2010 at 1:37 pm

          I might give it a shot 🙂 Been told its good.

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  10. Angel says

    December 3, 2010 at 11:20 am

    Guess i’m so so so lucky.. i don’t feel any uncomfortable when period comes.. just that i cant stand long when period come. =)

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    • ParisB says

      December 3, 2010 at 12:24 pm

      Ahhh you are one lucky Angel! 😉

      Reply
  11. LINA says

    December 3, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    I am a medical person so i do believe in drugs and regularly took it as necessary. At least we already know the indication and the possible complication.. and as a reminder supplement/herbal medicine do contain chemical substance/drugs too as many people might not be aware of.

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    • ParisB says

      December 3, 2010 at 5:13 pm

      That’s true. Not everything “natural” or “herbal” is good. I just prefer not to ingest too much drugs 🙂

      Reply
  12. milktea says

    December 3, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    I used to rely on Panadol Menstrual a.k.a. the “pink panadol”. It’s very effective or gut-wrenching pains. Now that I am, ooh err, older, period pains not so bad anymore so no more Panadol lah! 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      December 4, 2010 at 12:02 pm

      That’s good to know that it might diminish as I get older? Although I doubt you are all that old lah… 😛

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  13. Deb. says

    January 15, 2011 at 9:33 am

    I think I’m immune to almost every OTC pills out there. My pain usually last 3 days; I’ve cut down on coffee after my doc. Told me to, I’m healthy, keeping a good weight of 125. She Prescribe me 2 different pills before but I can’t rember their names, but ryde celebrex which I’m using now, not even that works. It would stop for 45minutes then starts back and what u hate the most is that it always starts at night. My doc. found nothing wrong with me. Not even herbal tea works…I’m becoming a bit paranoid that all the meds will affect my productive system….

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  14. Lisa says

    December 19, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Where can you get these evening primrose oil pills?

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    • Paris B says

      December 24, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      Try any pharmacy.

      Reply
  15. Lakshmi says

    June 9, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Hi ladies,Pls do try something called organic blackstrap molasses.Its this blackish brown liquid which is the end product of distilled sugarcane which is high in minerals.It does not taste good on its own but you can try it out mixed with any hot drink of your choice.Works wonders for period pain and is all natural.Please do google and check it out.

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  16. Tsuitta says

    March 18, 2015 at 2:12 am

    Hi, well right now I am writing this comment while I am resisting my period\’s pain. My pain would last from 3 to 4 days. I hate to use drugs but recently I have been suffering from a sever pain, a killing one, at that time only, I would take panadol and yes it takes time to give its effect for like an hour or more, yes the pain gets me so irrated and angry, I would cry if it doesn\’t stop, I really suffer and my friends suggested that I should see a doctor may be there is something wrong with me. Never really tried the menstrual panadol but I remember using panadol extra because I am was getting crazy from the pain and also I had a final exam 🙂 I couldn\’t concentrate when the drug made its effect and I was so sleepy. I really wished that no one has my pain cause it drives you crazy that you might hurt yourself or break things around you :\'( but there seem to be some people who is suffering more. Don\’t you hate yourselves for being a femal:(? This comes to my mind when I am having my period every time -_-

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  17. Priscilla says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:31 am

    I tend to have nausea, bad headaches, chilly fingers, dizziness and throw up whenever my period strikes. Like you, I didn’t expect much from panadol menstrual, but I was surprised to experience the after effects. A cup of ginger tea helps, too 🙂

    Reply

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