Panadol Extra Film-Coated Tablets

500 mg Paracetamol + 65 mg caffeine

Help fight tough pain with Panadol Extra Film-Coated Tablets, with a combination of paracetamol and caffeine, containing OPTIZORB technology for faster absorption than standard paracetamol-caffeine tablets. Effective pain relief when you need it.

Whether it’s a nasty headache or painful muscle aches that are holding you back, when you’re fighting against tough pain, Panadol Extra tablets with OPTIZORB can help.

Panadol Extra tablets contain a combination of active ingredients – paracetamol and caffeine providing powerful pain relief.

Panadol Extra tablets with OPTIZORB can start to work in as little as 10 minutes, based on the absorption.

Learn more about Panadol Extra tablets with OPTIZORB Formulation – including what’s in them and how to use them appropriately – below.

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Why choose Panadol Extra Tablets?

  • Powerful Pain Relief
  • Ingredients in Panadol Extra tablets provide fast and effective relief for tough pain

Dosage information

Panadol Extra Tablets are not recommended for use in children aged under 12 years.

Age Frequency
12 – 15
Give 1 tablet up to 4 times daily with water as required. Maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
16 +

Take 2 tablets with water as required up to 4 times daily. Maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.

Do not take more than 4 tablets a day in the following situations, unless directed by your doctor:
- Weight less than 50kg
- Chronic alcoholism
- Dehydration
- Chronic malnutrition

Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Usage directions, ingredients

This section contains an overview of Panadol products and does not include full label information. Always read the product label/leaflet and only use as directed. Contains paracetamol.

Panadol Extra Film-Coated Tablets are easy to use. Simply place the tablet(s) in your mouth and swallow them down with water.

See dosage instructions above, or consult the product label to determine the appropriate dosage for you.

Active ingredients: each Panadol Extra Film-Coated Tablet contains paracetamol (500 mg) and caffeine (65 mg).

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