Calpol Tablets
Advanced absorption1 for fast pain relief 2*
The revolutionary Optizorb technology allows Calpol Tablets to begin disintergrating in 5 minutes1 and start to relieve pain within 15 minutes with 2 tablets (1000 mg dose).3 May be suitable for special populations including those with cardiovascular disease,4 heart conditions,5-7 hypertension,6 the elderly8 and diabetics.9
Calpol Tablets gets to work in 5 minutes1
Gamma scintigraphic images (scinitigraphy is a form of radio-imaging or scanning that involves including a radioactive substance in the test tablets, also known as radiolabeling images of stomach)10 of the stomach showed that Calpol Tablets with Optizorb technology disintegrates up to 5 times faster than standard paracetamol tablets (within 5 minutes).1
From 20 minutes, it is fully disintegrated and available for absorption from the intestine, while standard paracetamol tablets have yet to leave the stomach.1
Calpol Tablets absorbs twice as fast11 †
This was a pharmacokinetic study of 76 healthy adults of replicate dosing of Calpol Tablets or standard paracetamol tablets (1000 mg dose) administered on 4 separate days.11 The average concentration of paracetamol in plasma at 10, 20 and 30 minutes for Calpol Tablets was 1.62; 3.26; 4.93 vs. 0.69; 1.8; 2.82 for standard paracetamol tablets. This means that the concentration of paracetamol at 10, 20 and 30 minutes in subjects taking Calpol Tablets was 134%, 81% and 75% higher than those that ingested standard paracetamol tablets.11
Andrea wants to find relieve from her pain as soon as possible
Andrea is a young college student with a busy schedule. She’s also part of her college swim team and trains daily. Her lifestyle is that of any young college student, filled with school, sports and social activities.
Being in the swim team and at risk of injuries like muscle strains, she prefers pain relief that is fast and effective. With assignment deadlines, exams and swim meets, she can’t afford to take a day off because of an injury.
With Calpol Tablets, Andrea is able to get fast and effective relief from these occasional muscle strains.
Recommend Calpol Tablets for fast and effective relief
Calpol Tablets
Disintegrates faster and available for absorption quicker1* to provide pain relief.
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