difference between panadol and panadol extra

Panadol Extra with Optizorb provides 37% stronger pain relief as compared to standard Paracetamol.

What is the difference between Panadol & Panadol Extra?

Panadol Extra is ideal for those who want the benefits of Panadol, plus a little more pain relieving effect on tough pain like tension type headache, toothache and period pain. The ingredients in Panadol Extra relieves pain more effective than standard paracetamol while gentle on stomach when used as directed.

What is Panadol Extra used for?

The tablets are recommended for the treatment of most painful and febrile conditions, for example, headache, including migraine, backache, toothache, rheumatic pain and dysmenorrhoea, and the relief of the symptoms of colds, influenza and sore throat. Oral use.

Why is Panadol Extra better?

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.

Which is better Panadol or paracetamol?

With 2X faster disintegration and absorption than standard paracetamol tablets, Panadol Actifast relieves pain faster.

What are the side effects of Panadol Extra?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.

Which Panadol is the strongest?

Panadeine Extra – Basically is the stronger version of Panadeine. It still has the same 500mg of paracetamol but also has 15mg of codeine added to each tablet.

Is Panadol Extra a painkiller?

Significant relief from menstrual pain

The total pain relief (TOTPAR) was assessed for 1000 mg paracetamol + 130 g caffeine, 1000 mg paracetamol alone and 130 mg caffeine alone or placebo. Two tablets of Panadol Extra provided significantly more pain relief than standard paracetamol tablets.

Which Panadol is good for pain?

Helps relieve: Headache, tension headache, pain of mild arthritis, period pain, feverishness, aches and pains of colds and flu, migraine, backache, rheumatic and muscle pain, toothache, sore throat, helps reduce temperature. Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets are faster absorbed than standard paracetamol tablets.

How many Panadol Extra Can I take at a time?

For oral use: Swallow Panadol Extra tablets with water. Take 2 tablets every 4 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Is taking 2 Panadol a day harmful?

Paracetamol – never exceed the recommended dose

Even taking one or two more tablets than recommended can cause serious liver damage and possibly death. Paracetamol overdose is one of the leading causes of liver failure. If you find you need to use paracetamol on a regular basis it is worth consulting your GP.

Is Panadol Extra good for cough?

Over-the-counter cold and flu medicines such as Panadol Multisymptom* can relieve your cough and other symptoms associated with the cold & flu, and help you rest easier and aid recovery. Panadol Multisymptom* has a multi-ingredient formula that relieves symptoms of cold and flu, with an emphasis on coughs.

Is 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.

Can you take Panadol Extra on an empty stomach?

Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? You can eat and drink normally while taking paracetamol. You can safely take paracetamol (but not ibuprofen) on an empty stomach.