What is difference between Panadol and Panadol Rapid?
The difference is in how fast the tablet/caplet is absorbed: Panadol Rapid is absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol tablets, whereas Panadol with Optizorb Formulation is absorbed 25% faster than regular Panadol tablets. An Optizorb caplet is smaller in size than a Panadol Rapid caplet.
How do you use Panadol Rapid soluble?
Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Dissolve the tablets in a glass of water at room temperature then drink it. Not recommended in children under 12 years.
What is Panadol Rapid used for?
Brand name: Panadol Rapid. TM For fast relief of acute pain. Reduces fever.
Is Panadol Rapid soluble?
Panadol Rapid Soluble is absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol Tablets and comes in a lemon flavoured effervescent tablet. Panadol Rapid Soluble is also gentle on your stomach. When you’ve got aches, pains, or fever you can count on Panadol Rapid Soluble to help you to get back to the things you enjoy.
Is taking 2 Panadol a day harmful?
The usual dose for adults is one or two 500mg tablets up to 4 times in 24 hours. Always leave at least 4 hours between doses. Overdosing on paracetamol can cause serious side effects. Do not be tempted to increase the dose or to take a double dose if your pain is very bad.
Can I take Panadol every day?
For adults and children older than 12 years, the maximum daily oral dosage of paracetamol is 1 to 2 tablets – or 500 to 1000 mg – every 4 to 6 hours. The maximum daily dose of 4 g in any given 24 hour period should not be exceeded as well.
How many Panadol soluble can I take?
Panadol Extra should be dissolved in at least half a tumblerful of water. Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 16 years and over: Two tablets up to four times daily. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.
What are the side effects of Panadol?
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, trouble falling asleep, or a shaky/nervous feeling may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What are the side effects of Panadol Rapid?
Diarrhea.
Is Panadol Rapid good for headaches?
Panadol Rapid Caplets provide fast, effective relief of pain and discomfort associated with headache/tension headache, migraine headache, toothache, muscular aches, cold & flu symptoms and period pain.
How do you take soluble paracetamol?
If you need to use this medicine for more than three days at a time, see your doctor
- The usual dose of paracetamol is 2 effervescent tablets.
- Dissolve the effervescent tablets in a full glass of water before taking.
- Wait at least 4 hours before taking another dose.
- Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
Is it OK to take Panadol everyday?
What is Panadol Rapid soluble?
Panadol Rapid Soluble is used for the fast, effective temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with headache, muscular aches, period pain, toothache, migraine headache, colds & flu and tension headache. The active ingredient is paracetamol, which works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain and also reduces fever.
Can I take Panadol soluble 500mg tablets if I am pregnant?
Talk to your doctor before taking Panadol Soluble 500mg Tablets if you are pregnant. You can take this product whilst breast feeding. 3.
How often can you take a Panadol tablet?
PANADOL Rapid Soluble Tablets Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Dissolve the tablets in a glass of water at room temperature then drink it. Not recommended in children under 12 years.
What is the difference between Panadol Rapid and rapid paracetamol?
Panadol Rapid Paracetamol 500mg provides fast pain relief. Panadol Rapid Soluble effervescent tablets are lemon flavoured and absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol tablets.