What is the difference between Panadol and Panadol Extra?

Caffeine is also thought to enhance the painkilling effect of paracetamol. Panadol extra advance tablets have been specially formulated to allow the paracetamol to be absorbed into the bloodstream faster than standard paracetamol tablets or capsules. Panadol extra soluble tablets are also absorbed faster.

What is Panadol Extend?

Panadol Extend is a sustained release formulation of paracetamol that provides gentle and long-lasting relief. It can provide up to 8 hours of relief of pain associated with osteoarthritis, backaches, mild to moderate joint and muscular aches such as sprains, strains and sports injuries.

What is extended release of paracetamol?

Panadol Extend is a sustained release (SR) product containing 665 mg paracetamol which has been designed to give analgesia for up to 8 hours after dosing. The tablet has a bi-layer design combining immediate release (IR) paracetamol with a second layer of SR paracetamol.

Are Panamax and Panadol the same?

It is thought that paracetamol works in the brain to prevent the release of substances that increase pain and temperature. Paracetamol provides relief of pain and high temperatures within 30 minutes of taking a dose. Examples of brand names: Dymadon, Febridol, Panadol, Panamax, Paralgin, Panadol Osteo.

What ingredients are in Panadol?

Active ingredient: Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg. Other ingredients: Maize starch, potassium sorbate (E 202), purified talc, stearic acid, povidone, starch pregelatinised, hypromellose, triacetin.

Can I eat Panadol Extend for headache?

Suitable for headaches, migraine, dysmenorrhea, toothache and pain after dental procedures. For relieving pain and fever after vaccinations, for treating symptoms associated with the common cold (eg, sore throat) and relief of fever. For oral use.

Is Panadol stronger than paracetamol?

Panadol Extra Advance provides up to 37\% more pain relieving power compared to standard paracetamol tablets and is gentle on the stomach.

What is Osteomol 665 paracetamol used for?

Osteomol 665 Paracetamol is effective for the relief of persistent pain associated with osteoarthritis and muscle aches and pains such as backache.

What is Indocin SR used for?

Indomethacin is used to relieve pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. The sustained release capsule does not relieve pain quickly. Do not use it for sudden gout attacks.

What is difference between paracetamol and Panamax?

Why am I using Panamax? Panamax contains the active ingredient paracetamol. Panamax is an analgesic. Panamax is used to relieve pain and fever in adults (including arthritis, headache and muscular pain) and children (including teething, earache and immunisation).

Does Panadol contain sodium?

Each Panadol Rapid Soluble tablet contains 425.5 mg (18.5 mmol) of sodium.

What is the release rate of Panadol Osteo?

The paracetamol in Panadol Osteo is released in 2 stages, with 31\% being released immediately, for rapid onset of action, and 69\% of the paracetamol being released slowly over the day or night, to provide prolonged pain relief.

What is the difference between Panadol and Panadeine Extra?

Unlike Panadeine Extra, Panadol Extra is an S2 medication. This means that whilst it is sold in a pharmacy it does not require input from a pharmacist and can be found of a standard shelf not behind the counter. A person can pick it up and take it to the cashier at the register without anyone questioning or advising what is in it.

What is the difference between Panadol Rapid and regular?

GSK said Panadol Rapid can be absorbed twice as fast as a regular Panadol because of a special formulation including sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). The spokeswoman said Panadol with Optizorb also absorbs faster because of a unique combination of ingredients.

Is it safe to take Panadol 4 times a day?

Over a 24 hour period it actually is slightly less paracetamol (3990 mg) than taking 2 normal panadol tablets x 4 times daily (4000mg ) …which is the maximum recomnended safe levels for your liver.