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- Product
- Format
- Age
- Key Features
- Ingredients
Panadol Tablets
- Tablets
- 6+ years
- Gentle on the Stomach
- 500mg Paracetamol
Panadol Compack
- Tablets
- 6+ years
- Gentle on the Stomach
- 500mg Paracetamol
Panadol Extra
- Tablets
- 12+ years
- Fights Tough Pain
- Paracetamol 500mg
- Caffeine 65mg
Panadol Extra Soluble
- Soluble Tablets
- 12+ years
- Fights Tough Pain
- Paracetamol 500mg
- Caffeine 65mg
Panadol Actifast
- Tablets
- 12+ years
- Fast Pain Relief
- Paracetamol 500mg
Panadol Actifast Compack
- Tablets
- 12+ years
- Fast Pain Relief
- Paracetamol 500mg
Panadol Night
- Tablets
- 12+ years
- Relieves night time pain
- Paracetamol 500mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
Panadol Actifast Soluble
- Soluble Tablets
- 10+ years
- Gentle on the Stomach
- 500mg Paracetamol
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Period Pain
Tips for managing menstrual pain
Here are a few tips to help ease period pain:
- Heat: Applying heat to the abdomen can help ease menstrual pain. Try placing a heat pad or hot water bottle on the abdomen
- Exercise: Even if you do not feel like exercising during a painful period, doing some gentle exercise can help reduce the pain
- Massage: Gentle circular massage on the abdomen may help to ease period pain
- Medicines: Over-the-counter medications such as Ibuprofen or paracetamol have been shown to help relieve period pain
When to see a doctor
If you have any concerns about menstrual pain, see your pharmacist or doctor for advice, especially if you experience any of the following:
- Increased or prolonged pain
- Pain that will not go away with over-the-counter medicines
- Bleeding or period pain in between your menstrual periods
- Abnormal discharge from the vagina, especially if it is thick or smelly
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What causes menstrual pain?
A woman’s menstrual cycle is a natural process that generally occurs once every month as the body prepares itself for a possible pregnancy. At the start of each cycle, the uterus begins to develop a soft lining of blood-rich tissue in preparation to receive an egg that will be released from the ovaries (this is called ovulation).