Panadol Advance

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Panadol’s Advanced absorption1 for fast pain relief*2

Panadol Optizorb, at 5 minutes, dissolves 25% faster than standard paracetamol, and at 20 minutes is fully disintegrated and available to be absorbed from the intestine.1

Optizorb technology

Graph showing efficacy of paracetamol vs NSAID <24 hours

Panadol in musculoskeletal pain

Panadol is as effective at releasing pain compared to NSAIDs at 24 hours, days 1-3 and at day 7.3 It was also found to be as effective as NSAIDs in treating acute body pain in people with musculoskeletal injuries.4

Graph showing difference between paracetamol and NSAID for return to function within or after seven days

No difference between Paracetamol and NSAID for return to function within or after seven days 3

Graph showing how Panadol Advance is absorbed better than standard paracetamol

Absorbed two times better than standard paracetamol, Panadol Optizorb provides three times of its pain-relieving power in 30 minutes compared to standard paracetamol.5

Panadol Advance is suitable for elderly patients as well as patients with:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hypertension
  • GI complications
  • Diabetes

Optizorb technology

Recommend Panadol Advance for faster relief compared to standard paracetamol.

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Panadol Advance

Disintegrates faster and available for absorption quicker1* than standard paracetamol to provide pain relief.

Panadol Advance product details

  • Active ingredient: Paracetamol 500mg

  • Special warnings and precautions for use:

    Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with renal or hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease.

    Do not exceed the stated dose.

    Patients should be advised to consult their doctor if their headaches become persistent.

    Patient should be advised not to take other paracetamol-containing products concurrently.

    Patients should be advised to consult a doctor if they suffer from non-serious arthritis and need to take painkillers every day.

    Sodium methyl-, sodium ethyl- and sodium propyl-parahydroxybenzoates (E219, E215, E217) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

    If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

    Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

    Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

    Contraindication

    Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the other constituents.

  • Body system

    Undesirable effect

    Frequency

    Blood and lymphatic system disorders

    Thrombocytopenia

    Very rare

    Immune system disorders

    Anaphylaxis, Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions, including, among others, skin rashes, angioedema, Stevens Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

    Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported.

    Very rare

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders

    Bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs

    Very rare

    Hepatobiliary disorders

    Hepatic dysfunction

    Very rare

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Panadol Optizorb technology

Discover more about this revolutionary technology that allows delivery of paracetamol fast5 and effectively6 when it is needed most.

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