Pain is an unpleasant sensation, often associated with an injury or other damage. It acts as a warning sign that something is not right with your body. Pain can also affect, and be affected by, our emotions and attitudes.
Paracetamol reduces pain and fever but has little effect in relieving inflammation. As a result, paracetamol is not associated with many of the side effects that may occur with anti-inflammatory medications.
Panadol provides fast, effective, temporary relief of pain and can also help to relieve fever. Paracetamol is an analgesic (painkiller) that also reduces fever.
Panadol containing Paracetamol is indicated for the temporary relief of pain associated with headache, tension headache, migraine headache, osteoarthritis, toothache, muscular aches, sore throat and period pain. Panadol also helps to reduce fever.
Always follow the instructions on the packaging. Dosing instructions vary with age and the product being used, and it's important to take paracetamol as recommended. If you have any concerns, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
Always read the label, do not take more than recommended dose. Prolonged use without medical supervision could be harmful. If pain or symptoms persist it is recommended that you seek medical advice from a healthcare professional.
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Panadol Extend caplets are bi-layer tablets incorporating an immediate release and sustained release layer of paracetamol. The paracetamol in the immediate release layer is released quickly, providing effective pain relief for up to eight hours.
Panadol Optizorb contains a patented delivery system which enables it to spend less time in the stomach and to be absorbed faster than regular Panadol tablets.
Panadol Extra contains a clinically proven combination of ingredients for fighting tough pain. Each caplet contains paracetamol and caffeine designed to fight six types of tough pain: migraine headache, period pain, tension headache, back pain, joint pain and dental pain.
Before taking Panadol it is strongly advised that you read the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section in package leaflet and always read and follow the label. Always consult your healthcare professional prior to use.
Alcohol and paracetamol may interfere with each other. Your pharmacist and doctor will have more information on these and other medicines to be careful with or avoid while using this medicine.
Panadol Regular, Panadol Optizorb, Panadol Actifast, Panadol Soluble and Panadol Extend can be taken while breastfeeding. Ask your pharmacist or doctor about using Panadol Extra, Panadol Menstrual, Panadol Cold and Flu Drowsy, Panadol Cold and Flu Non-Drowsy and Panaflex if you are breastfeeding.
Children's Panadol helps provide temporary relief of your child's fever and pain from teething, headache, earache and immunisation. Got more questions? Click on the relevant topic for tips on what to look out for and how you can help your little one.
Dosing by weight ensures your child receives the correct dose for effective relief of pain and fever. This is because children of the same age can have different body weights, depending on their age and gender. Get the correct dose just by entering your child's weight in our handy Dosage Calculator. If weight is unknown, dose by age. Please consult healthcare professional before using the product.
Sometimes your little one won't want to cooperate. Paracetamol has a bitter taste, which may be the reason why your little one has difficulty. If using a syringe, it might help to slowly squirt a small amount inside the cheek next to the tongue. Wait until they swallow, before giving the rest of the dose.
Panadol Suspension 120mg/5ml is available in strawberry flavour while Panadol Suspension 250mg/5ml is available in orange flavour. Panadol for Children Tablets (Chewable) is available in cherry flavour.
The recommended dose can be given to your child every 4 to 6 hours. Make sure you don't give more than 4 doses within a 24 hour period, except on medical advice.
Check our easy to understand product comparison, you can find out more about the different formats available and how they might be suitable for your child.
