Panadol Extend
Provides immediate release and pain relief up to 8 hours.1,2
With a patented bi-layer technology that allows for fast yet sustained release of paracetamol for long lasting pain relief.3,4
As effective as some prescription strength treatment5,6*
Paracetamol 4000 mg was as effective as celecoxib 200 mg in reducing the pain scores of patients (based on the individual and composite Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index visual analogue scale [WOMAC]).5
In another study, 80% (33 of 41 patients) found Panadol Extend to be as effective as celecoxib.6
May delay opioid use8†
The graph aboves shows the number of days the patients were on an analgesic (mild opioid, codeine combination, stronger opioid). The mean number of analgesic equivalent days in patients taking Panadol Extend vs. standard paracetamol with a codeine combination and stronger opioid was less.
Therefore, in this retrospective longitudinal cohort analysis in 74,114 patients prescribed paracetamol for osteoarthritis, patients prescribed Panadol Extend for osteoarthritis had significantly lower mean analgesic days and were less likely to progress to narcotic analgesics compared to those on standard paracetamol tablets.9
(The analgesic equivalent days were calculated as dose strength x quantity x number of prescriptions/defined daily doses.)
Robert needs pain relief for osteoarthritis
Robert was an athlete when he was younger. As the years progressed he developed persistent knee pain and was diagnosed as having right knee osteoarthritis. He’s already on other medications for his hypertension and diabetes but really needs help to ease his pain. He tries staying active by going for walks and gardening but some days it is a struggle. Robert wishes he could go back to being active again.
Panadol Extend with its patented bi-layer technology can offer Robert sustained pain relief for up to 8 hours. Containing paracetamol, it is also gentler compared to other prescription pain medications.
Recommend Panadol Extend for fast and sustained relief
Panadol Extend
Fast and sustained paracetamol release for extended pain relief.1,2
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Bi-layer technology
Discover more about this revolutionary patented technology that allows delivery of extended release paracetamol when it is needed most.
Osteoarthritis care guide
Specially tailored for pharmacists, this tool helps you manage your patient’s osteoarthritic pain needs efficiently.
