Panadol Actifast Tablets 500mg paracetamol (for pharmacists only)

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Up to 2x faster mean disintegration time^*1
Up to 2x faster absorption with Panadol Actifast 500mg Tablets (paracetamol)^*1
What can Panadol Actifast do for Brody?
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Panadol Actifast Tablets 500mg (paracetamol) pack shot

For fast relief

With up to 2x faster disintegration than standard paracetamol tablets,¹ Panadol Actifast relieves pain fast.²

Figure showing faster disintegration time of Panadol Actifast

Up to 2x faster mean disintegration time^*1

Gamma scintigraphic images (scinitigraphy is a form of radio-imaging or scanning that involves injecting a radioisotope that emits gamma rays into a patient’s vein, which are captured as images)³ of the stomach showed that Panadol Actifast 500mg Tablets (paracetamol) disintegrated up to 2x faster than standard paracetamol tablets, whether patients were fasted or fed.¹

Graph that shows Panadol Actifast 500mg Tablets are absorbed faster compared with standard paracetamol tablets

Up to 2x faster absorption with Panadol Actifast 500mg Tablets (paracetamol)^*1

Twenty-eight healthy volunteers were given standard paracetamol tablets and Panadol Actifast Tablets in a crossover study. Blood samples were taken at regular intervals and analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography.⁴

The time taken to reach maximum concentration (T_max) of Panadol Actifast Tablets was significantly shorter than standard paracetamol tablets in both fasted and fed subjects.⁴

* compared to standard paracetamol tablets.

What can Panadol Actifast do for Brody?

Brody wants help to get rid of his headache fast

Brody is a young executive working his way up the corporate ladder. With long workdays and tight deadlines, it’s not surprising he sometimes suffers from headaches, and they are impacting his life and work at times.

Brody needs something that works fast to relieve his headaches when he gets them. He also wants something he can take with or without food as his meals are not always regular in his busy life.

Whether taken with or without food, Panadol Actifast offers Brody the fast pain relief he needs.²

Recommend Panadol Actifast for fast relief

Recommend Panadol Actifast Tablets for fast relief

Panadol Actifast Tablets disintegrate up to 2x faster than standard paracetamol tablets¹ and provide fast pain relief.²

Panadol Actifast product detail

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Panadol ActiFast Tablets 500mg (paracetamol) Indications: Short-term management of symptoms of headaches, musculoskeletal disorders, menstrual pains, toothache, and for relieving fever, aches and pains of colds and flu. Dosage: Adults (including the elderly) and children 16 years and over: 1-2 tablets up to 4 times daily, as required. Children aged 12-15 years: 1 tablet up to 4 times daily, as required. Do not give to children for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor. Not recommended for children under 12 years. Max 4 doses in 24 hours. Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients. Precautions: Do not use with any other paracetamol-containing products. Cases of hepatic dysfunction/failure have been reported in patients with depleted glutathione levels. Patients with liver or kidney impairment should seek medical advice before use. Caution, regarding paracetamol, if used at therapeutic doses for a prolonged period or administered concomitantly with flucloxacillin due to increased risk of high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA), particularly in patients with severe renal impairment, sepsis, malnutrition and other sources of glutathione deficiency (e.g. chronic alcoholism). If suspected, discontinue use promptly and monitor closely, including measurement of urinary 5-oxoproline. Do not exceed the stated dose. Contains 352 mg sodium per 2 tablet dose, use with caution in those on a low sodium diet. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice. Prolonged use, except under medical supervision, may be harmful. Side effects: Very rare: Thrombocytopenia, bronchospasm, hepatic dysfunction, hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and skin rash, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, serious skin reactions. Not known: High anion gap metabolic acidosis. MA Number: PA 678/39/12. Legal Category: 10 Tablets GSL;20 Tablets Pharmacy Only. MA Holder: Haleon Ireland Limited, Clocherane, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, X35 Y983, Ireland. Text revised: March 2026. Further information available on request.

Contains Paracetamol. Always read the label/leaflet.

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