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Panadol Osteo. Ermington, NSW, Australia: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia; 2018.

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Panadol Optizorb with advanced absorption*1 for trusted pain relief

Significantly reduced individual variability compared with standard Panadol tablets† to deliver paracetamol more efficiently2

Designed for fast gastric emptying3

*Faster absorption compared with standard Panadol tablets.

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Panadol Rapid for fast relief of acute pain4

2× faster absorption and disintegration than standard Panadol tablets4 to relieve pain fast

Contains sodium bicarbonate to increase the rate of gastric emptying for more rapid paracetamol absorption*5

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Panadol Extra for 5 types of tough pain6

For tough pain like migraine headache, tension headache, period pain, dental pain, and muscle aches and pains6

Combination of ingredients includes caffeine,*6 which enhances the analgesic effect of paracetamol7

*Contains 500 mg paracetamol plus 65 mg caffeine per tablet6

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A widely trusted choice

Panadol is Australia's Most Trusted Pain Relief Brand.*8

*Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Survey Australia, 2018

Panadol with Optizorb Formulation

Speeds up tablet disintegration/dissolution, enabling rapid gastric emptying and intestinal absorption3,6

 

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Panadol Children Strawberry Flavoured Colour free 1-5 years

Children’s Panadol can start to reduce fever in just 15 minutes9

Nothing is more effective for relief of children’s pain and fever*10-13

Unsurpassed suitability among OTC children’s analgesics*14

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*Refers only to non-prescription medicines at the recommended Australian doses for paediatric paracetamol (15 mg/kg)

and ibuprofen (10 mg/kg).

Symptoms in children requiring medical attention16

Nothing is more effective for pain and fever than Children’s Panadol when dosed correctly by weight10-13

References

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Panadol Osteo for managing persistent osteoarthritis pain

Patented bilayer technology for effective pain relief lasting up to 8 hours17

2× higher patient preference§18

Significantly improved pain levels in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee§18

 

§Multicentre, randomised, open-label, 2-way crossover, phase IV trial comparing sustained-release (×3 daily doses) vs standard paracetamol (×4 daily doses) in 210 patients with mild/moderate OA of the knee.

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  • Did You Know?

    Paracetamol, when administered as directed, may be:

    Used in those with heart conditions20

    Used in the elderly21

    Did You Know

  • Helping patients manage OA pain

    A holistic, stepwise approach to manage OA symptoms is recommended for OA pain relief19,22

    1. Exercise regulary to build strength and reduce joint stiffness19,22-24
    2. Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on the joints19,22-24
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  • Australian Joint Pain Survey25

    For Australians, OA pain has far-reaching effects beyond physical pain25

    Did You Know

  • 2018 RACGP guidelines for the non-surgical management of knee and/or hip OA19

    Did You Know

Did you know references

  • Did You Know?

    Did You Know

    Paracetamol, when administered as directed, may be:

    Used in those with hearth conditions20

    Used in the elderly21

  • Helping patients manage OA pain

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    A holistic, stepwise approach to manage OA symptoms is recommended for OA pain relief19,22

    1. Exercise regulary to build strength and reduce joint stiffness19,22-24
    2. Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on the joints19,22-24

  • Australian Joint Pain Survey25

    Did You Know

    For Australians, OA pain has far-reaching effects beyond physical pain25

  • 2018 RACGP guidelines for the non-surgical management of knee and/or hip OA19

    Did You Know

          Did you know references

Did You Know?

  • Paracetamol, when administered as directed, may be:

    Used in those with hearth conditions20

    Used in the elderly21

    Did You Know

  • Helping patients manage OA pain

    A holistic, stepwise approach to manage OA symptoms is recommended for OA pain relief19,22

    1. Exercise regulary to build strength and reduce joint stiffness19,22-24
    2. Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on the joints19,22-24
    Dad With His Son Play Together At Home

  • Australian Joint Pain Survey25

    For Australians, OA pain has far-reaching effects beyond physical pain25

    Did You Know

  • 2018 RACGP guidelines for the non-surgical management of knee and/or hip OA19

    Did You Know

Did you know references

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