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.Works on pain relief 10 minutes faster than 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.*GSK Sponsored: Grattan TJ et al. J Clin Pharmacol 2004; 44 (10):118.**Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Survey Australia, 2010-2024 INSTRUCTIONS Age: 12 - Adult Caplets: 2 How often: Every 4-6 hrs with water as required (maximum 8 caplets in 24 hrs) INGREDIENTS Each caplet contains Paracetamol 500 mg 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 or 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. 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.
