Panadol Rapid for Pain Relief, Paracetamol - 500mg 20 Caplets

Overview

Panadol Rapid Paracetamol 500mg is a fast, effective temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with Headache/Tension headache, Migraine headache, Muscular aches, Period pain, Toothache, Cold & flu symptoms. Reduces fever.

Panadol Rapid Caplets (for pain relief) are absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol tablets.

The active ingredient is paracetamol, which works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. Also, effective to reduce fever.

Panadol Rapid is also gentle on your stomach.

From Australia's Most Trusted Pain Relief Brand.*

• Panadol Rapid provides fast, effective, temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with:




• Headache/Tension headache


• Toothache


• Cold & flu symptoms


• Migraine headache


• Muscular aches


• Arthritis/Osteoarthritis


• Backache


• Period pain







*Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Survey Australia, 2018

Does not contain gluten, lactose or sugar.

AUST R NUMBER:

332528

AUST L NUMBER:

332528

Ingredients

Each caplet contains Paracetamol 500 mg

CONTAINS:

8 caplets contain 1.4g (60mmol) sodium, which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet
Also contains Potassium sorbate as preservative

INGREDIENTS:

500mg Paracetamol

Instructions

DIRECTIONS:

Age: 12 - Adult
Caplets: 2
How often: Every 4-6 hrs with water as required (maximum 8 caplets in 24 hrs)

SAFETY DIRECTIONS:

Keep out of reach of children.
Use only if seals are intact.

USAGE ADVICE:

Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

DOSAGE:

Age: 12 - Adult
Caplets: 2
How often: Every 4-6 hrs with water as required (maximum 8 caplets in 24 hrs)

Storage

Store below 30oC.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

Below 30oC.

Safety

PRODUCT WARNINGS:

Do not use Panadol
- If you are allergic to paracetamol
- If using other medicines containing paracetamol
- For children below age 12
- For more than 48 hours for children aged 12-17 except on medical advice
- For more than a few days at a time in adults except on medical advice
- If any of the seals on this packaging are broken
- If the package use-by date below has expired
- Until you read the enclosed leaflet carefully

Ask a doctor before use
- If you have liver or kidney problems
- If you are taking warfarin (a medicine used to thin the blood)

Stop use and see your doctor immediately if
You have an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking Panadol.

While using this product
If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (AUST: 13 11 26; NZ 0800 764 766) or go to the hospital immediately, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage if left untreated. Keep to the recommended dose. Two caplets contain 352 mg (15.3 mmol) of sodium - this should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet.

CAUTION:

Keep out of reach of children.
Use only if seals are intact.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.