Panadol Advance 500mg 16 Tablets
Panadol Advance 500mg 16 Tablets
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Description
Panadol Advance can be taken for a fast, effective relief of fever and mild to moderate pain including neuralgia, migraine, headache, toothache, sore throat, feverishness, period pain and aches and pains such as muscle pain and backache.
Panadol Advance can be taken on an empty stomach if necessary and also have a formulation that contains Optizorb technology™. Optizorb technology™ disperses the paracetamol up to five times faster than normal paracetamol tablets, which means that it gets to work on relieving your aches and pains in just 10 minutes.
What is the active ingredient in Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets?
The active ingredient in Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets is paracetamol, which is a type of painkiller used to relieve mild to moderate pain.
How long does it take for Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets to start working?
Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets should start working within about 15-30 minutes of taking them. The pain relief can last for up to 6 hours.
How often can I take Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets?
The recommended adult dose of Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets is one or two tablets up to four times a day, with a maximum daily dose of 8 tablets.
Can I take Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
You can take Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, but only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist. You should not take more than the recommended dose and you should not take them for more than a few days at a time, unless your doctor advises you to.
Can I take Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets with other medications?
You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication, including Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets, if you are already taking any other medication. Some medications can interact with paracetamol and cause serious side effects. Our pharmacists will be happy to answer any questions you might have about interaction of other medicines.
Is Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets suitable for children?
Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years. Children aged 12-15 years should take half a tablet to one tablet, up to four times a day, as required. Children should not take paracetamol for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor.
Is Panadol Advance the same as paracetamol?
Panadol Advance contains 500mg paracetamol so in essence it is a brand of paracetamol medication.
Is Panadol Advance stronger than paracetamol?
Panadol Advance contains paracetamol. As such the strength of the medication is determined by the amount of paracetamol content. Panadol advance contains 500mg paracetamol.
Does Panadol Advance make you sleep?
Panadol Advance does not cause sleepiness. If you are in pain it may help treat the pain and in turn help you sleep but it does not have any direct impact on your sleepiness.
Is Panadol similar to ibuprofen?
Panadol contains paracetamol, which is a painkiller. Ibuprofen is another type of painkiller. They are metabolised in different organs within the body but work in a similar way by blocking the production of prostaglandins and COX enzymes in the body - chemicals that promote pain, inflammation and fever.
Ingredients
Contains: Paracetamol 500mg per tablet, pregelatinised starch, calcium carbonate, alginic acid, crospovidone, povidone (K-25), magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, Opadry white (YS-1-7003), carnauba wax, purified water, sodium methyl (E219), sodium ethyl (E215), sodium propyl (E217) parahydroxybenzoates.
Usage and Instructions
Adults and children aged 12 years and over:
Swallow 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children aged 6 to 12 years:
Give ½ to 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed. Do not give more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. Do not give for more than 3 days at a time unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not take more frequently than every 4 hours.
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Warnings
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Talk to your doctor before taking Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets if you are pregnant. You can take this product whilst breastfeeding.
Do not take Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets:
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol or to any of the other ingredients.
If you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol.
Ask your doctor before you take Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets:
If you have liver or kidney disease, including alcoholic liver disease.
If you suffer from mild arthritis and need to take painkillers every day.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets if you are taking any prescribed medicines.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets?
Side effects when taking Panadol Advance 500mg are generally not common. The most common side effects of Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets are mild stomach upset, diarrhea, and constipation. These side effects are generally not serious and will go away when you stop taking the tablets. If you experience any serious side effects or allergic reactions, stop taking the tablets and seek medical attention immediately.
