The science of paracetamol
Paracetamol
The Panadol range of products uses paracetamol as its basic ingredient.
Paracetamol exerts its analgesic and antipyretic effect primarily by inhibition of prostaglandins. Unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it does not have anti-inflammatory properties and therefore has a different tolerability profile.1
Paracetamol basics
Globally, paracetamol or acetaminophen is one of the most used analgesic and antipyretic over-the-counter drugs. Both its names are derived from its chemical name, which is N-acetyl-para-aminophenol.1 From the time of its first introduction in 1955 for use in children with fever and pain, paracetamol has been formulated as a single compound or as an active ingredient in combination with other drugs, such as caffeine1,2
When paracetamol is taken as indicated, minimal serious side effects have been observed.3
Discover the Panadol range with paracetamol
Panadol Optizorb
Absorbed faster compared to standard Panadol tablets to provide pain relief.4-6
Panadol Rapid
Absorbed 2X faster than standard Panadol tablets, Panadol Rapid offers fast relief of acute pain.7,8
Panadol Children
Panadol Children contains paracetamol, which can begin to reduce fever within 15 minutes9 and is gentle on children’s stomachs.10^
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