The science of paracetamol
Paracetamol exerts its analgesic and antipyretic effect by inhibition of prostaglandins. However, unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it does not have any anti-inflammatory properties or associated with any gastrointestinal adverse effects.1
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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 is currently formulated as a single compound or as an active ingredient of multi-component preparations in combination with other drugs 1 such as caffeine and aspirin.2
When paracetamol is taken as indicated, minimal serious side effects have been observed.15
Discover the Panadol range with paracetamol
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Panadol Optizorb with Optizorb technology
With a revolutionary dispersion and dissolution technology17 that starts relieving pain in just 15 minutes, with 2 tablets (1000 mg dose),18 Panadol Optizorb provides faster and efficient pain relief compared with standard paracetamol tablets.17,18
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Panadol Actifast for fast relief19,20†
With 2X faster disintegration and absorption than standard paracetamol tablets, Panadol Actifast relieves pain faster.19,20†
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Tough§on fever and pain,21gentle 13, 21,22‡ on the child
Containing paracetamol, which is recommended as 1st line treatment of fever and mild-to-moderate pain in children,13,22,23 Paracetamol in Panadol Children starts to relief fever within 15 minutes of dosing.24,25,*
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Optizorb technology
Discover more about this revolutionary technology that allows delivery of paracetamol fast and effectively when it is needed most.17,18
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Expert tips for counseling patients
A simple to use tool to help you counsel your patients/customers on appropriate medication use, tailor made for pharmacists.