Description

Panadol Rapid Caplets provide fast, effective relief of pain and discomfort associated with headache/tension headache, migraine headache, toothache, muscular aches, cold & flu symptoms and period pain. Panadol Rapid Caplets also reduce fever. Like other Panadol tablets and caplets, Panadol Rapid Caplets is gentle on the stomach. Caplets are oval shaped, as well as film-coated, making them easy to swallow and leaving no bitter aftertaste.

Panadol Rapid Caplets are absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol Tablets.

Panadol Rapid provides fast relief from pain and discomfort associated with:
– Headache/Tension headache
– Migraine headaches
– Toothache/Dental pain
– Muscular aches
– Cold & flu symptoms
– Period pain
– Panadol Rapid also reduces fever

Suitable for people with stomach ulcers.

Warnings:

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.
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.
Pharmacy medicine.
Keep out of reach of children.

2 way safety seal system.
Use only if seals are intact.
1. Carton safety seals.
2. Heat sealed blister.

Directions:

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

Ingredients:

500mg Paracetamol
Each caplet contains Paracetamol 500 mg
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

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. INCORRECT USE MAY BE HARMFUL. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. THE PHARMACIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SUPPLY CONTRARY TO OUR PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATION.