Is Panadol Extra NAFDAC-registered?

Yes — our July 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists Panadol Extra Caplet (registration number 04-0005) with status Active. You can confirm on the official Greenbook or with Ogbogwu's free NAFDAC checker.

How much does Panadol Extra cost in Nigeria?

Online pharmacy listings for Paracetamol products ranged from ₦300 to ₦6,900 (median ₦1,050) as of July 2026. Prices span brands, strengths, and pack sizes, so treat them as indicative — open-market prices are often lower.

What is Panadol Extra used for?

Panadol Extra is a brand of Paracetamol (Non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic). Relief of mild to moderate pain including headaches, toothache, and body aches See the full Paracetamol guide for dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Panadol Extra

A Paracetamol brand by GlaxoSmithKline — caplet, made in UK.

NAFDAC registration

Our July 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists Panadol Extra Caplet — registration number 04-0005 — with status Active.

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Panadol Extra at a glance

Generic name: Paracetamol
Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline
Form: Caplet
Composition: Paracetamol 500 mg; Caffeine 30 mg
Made in: UK
NAFDAC reg. no.: 04-0005

Panadol Extra price in Nigeria

Online pharmacy listings for Paracetamol products ranged from ₦300 to ₦6,900 (median ₦1,050) as of July 2026.

Figures cover Paracetamol products across brands and pack sizes, sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.

About Paracetamol

Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is the most widely used medication in Nigeria and arguably the most recognised drug name in the country. From the roadside chemist in Oshodi to the pharmacy in Wuse, you will find paracetamol on every shelf. It is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic, meaning it relieves pain and reduces fever without the risks associated with stronger painkillers. Almost every Nigerian household keeps paracetamol at home as the go-to remedy for headaches, body pain, and fever, especially during malaria episodes.

Read the full Paracetamol guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.

Frequently asked questions

Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: July 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated July 2026.