Description

Panadol Advance 500mg Tablets contain paracetamol, an active ingredient used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. The tablets are designed to provide effective relief from common everyday aches and pains, including headaches, toothache, backache, muscle pain, period pain and discomfort associated with colds and flu.

Panadol Advance features a formulation designed for faster tablet dissolution compared with standard paracetamol tablets. It can help relieve pain and fever when used according to the product instructions.

The pack contains 48 tablets, making it a convenient option for keeping an essential pain-relief medicine at home or in a first-aid cabinet.

Key Benefits

• Helps relieve headaches and tension headaches

• Provides relief from toothache

• Helps relieve backache and muscular pain

• Helps reduce fever

• Relieves aches and pains associated with colds and flu

• Helps manage period pain

• May relieve mild pain associated with osteoarthritis

• Contains 500mg paracetamol per tablet

• Formulated for faster tablet dissolution than standard paracetamol tablets

Key Features

• Brand: Panadol

• Product Type: Pain and Fever Relief Medicine

• Active Ingredient: Paracetamol

• Strength: 500mg per tablet

• Dosage Form: Oral tablets

• Pack Size: 48 tablets

• Intended Use: Temporary relief of pain and fever

Active Ingredient

Each tablet contains:

- Paracetamol: 500mg

Other ingredients may vary by market. Check the product packaging or leaflet for the complete ingredient list.

Suitable For

• Adults requiring temporary relief from mild to moderate pain

• Individuals experiencing headaches, toothache, backache or muscular pain

• People seeking relief from period pain

• Individuals experiencing fever and aches associated with colds and flu

Use in children must follow the age-specific directions on the product packaging or advice from a healthcare professional.

How to Use

• Take by mouth with water.

• Follow the dosage instructions provided on the pack or patient information leaflet.

• Leave at least four hours between doses.

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.

• Do not take with other medicines containing paracetamol.

• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary period.

For the UK-labelled 500mg Panadol Advance formulation, adults and children aged 16 years and over may take 1–2 tablets per dose, up to four times in 24 hours. Children aged 10–15 years may take one tablet per dose, up to four times in 24 hours. Do not use this formulation in children under 10 years. Follow the instructions on your own pack, as directions can vary by market.

Important Safety Information

• Do not take Panadol Advance if you are allergic to paracetamol or any of its ingredients.

• Do not use it alongside other medicines containing paracetamol, including some cold and flu remedies.

• Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious liver damage.

• Seek immediate medical attention if an overdose occurs, even if you feel well.

• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have liver or kidney problems, are underweight, regularly consume alcohol, or take other medicines that may interact.

• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking regular medication, seek advice from a healthcare professional when needed.

• Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.

• Do not give this medicine to children for more than three days without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects are uncommon when paracetamol is taken correctly, but allergic reactions and skin reactions can occur rarely. Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or a severe skin reaction.

Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C, unless the packaging specifies otherwise.

• Keep in the original packaging.

• Protect from excessive heat and moisture.

• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Specifications

• Brand: Panadol

• Product Name: Panadol Advance

• Active Ingredient: Paracetamol

• Strength: 500mg

• Dosage Form: Tablets

• Pack Quantity: 48 tablets

• Route of Administration: Oral

• Primary Uses: Pain relief and fever reduction

• Storage: Follow the product packaging

• Prescription Status: Depends on local regulations and pack presentation

FAQs

1. What is Panadol Advance 500mg used for?

It is used for temporary relief of common pains, including headaches, toothache, backache, muscular pain and period pain, and to reduce fever.

2. How much paracetamol does each tablet contain?

Each tablet contains 500mg of paracetamol.

3. How many tablets are included in this pack?

This pack contains 48 tablets.

4. Can Panadol Advance help reduce fever?

Yes. Paracetamol helps lower an elevated body temperature and relieve associated discomfort when taken as directed.

5. Can I take Panadol Advance with cold and flu medicine?

Check the ingredients first. Many cold and flu medicines contain paracetamol, and taking them together can result in an overdose.

6. Can children take Panadol Advance 500mg?

Age restrictions and doses depend on the product's local packaging. Follow the pack instructions and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Do not use the UK-labelled formulation in children under 10 years.

7. What should I do if I take more than the recommended dose?

Seek emergency medical attention immediately, even if you have no symptoms, because paracetamol overdose can cause delayed liver damage.

8. Can I use Panadol Advance for several days?

Use it for the shortest period necessary. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist, worsen or require repeated treatment.

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