Panadol Advance with OptizorbTM Caplets
Panadol Advance is an advanced formulation of paracetamol that contains Optizorb™. Unlike some pain relievers that can sit in your stomach, Panadol Advance with Optizorb starts to release its medicine in as little as 5 minutes – and still has the safety profile you trust from Panadol.
Panadol Advance is gentle on stomach when used as directed
Overview
Panadol Advance is used for fast and effective relief of:
- Headaches, including Migraine
- Muscle Aches and Pains
- Joint/Osteoarthritis
- Period Pain
- Toothaches
- Sore Throat
Panadol Advance also relieves fever.
Directions
Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over:
- Oral administration only.
- 1 - 2 tablets to be taken every 4-6 hours, as required.
- Maximum daily dose: 4000mg.
- Do not exceed the stated dose. Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.
Children aged 6 - 11 years:
- Half to one tablet every 4-6 hours as required.
- Maximum daily dose 60mg/kg presented in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg throughout the 24-hour period.
- Do not exceed the stated dose. Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.
- Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days.
Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Active Ingredient
Each tablet contains:
- 500mg Paracetamol
Warnings & Precautions (see label for full list)
- Always read the label. Use only as directed. For the relief of pain and fever. Incorrect use could be harmful.
- Should not be taken with other products containing paracetamol at the same time.
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredient in this product
- If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems, please consult your doctor before taking Panadol.
- If you have glutathione depleted states such as sepsis, please consult your doctor before taking Panadol
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
- Paracetamol overdose may cause liver failure. Immediate medical management is required in the event of an overdose, even if symptoms of overdose are not present.
- Prolonged daily use of paracetamol with warfarin and other coumarins used to thin the blood may increase the risk of bleeding; consult your doctor before taking these medicines together. Occasional doses of paracetamol have no significant effect.
- For full information about the product,refer to the product insert leaflet.
