The science of paracetamol
Paracetamol exerts its analgesic and antipyretic effect by inhibition of prostaglandins. However, unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), it does not have any anti-inflammatory properties or associated with any gastrointestinal adverse effects.1

Paracetamol basics
Globally, paracetamol or acetaminophen is one of the most used analgesic and antipyretic over-the-counter drugs. Both its names are derived from its chemical name, which is N-acetyl-para-aminophenol.1 From the time of its first introduction in 1955 for use in children with fever and pain, paracetamol is currently formulated as a single compound or as an active ingredient of multi-component preparations in combination with other drugs1 such as caffeine and aspirin.2
When paracetamol is taken as indicated, minimal serious side effects have been observed.15
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Panadol Advance with Optizorb technology
With a revolutionary dispersion and dissolution technology17 that starts relieving pain in just 15 minutes, with 2 tablets (1000 mg dose),18 Panadol Advance provides faster and efficient pain relief compared with standard paracetamol tablets.17,18

Panadol Extra for fast relief19,20†
With a dual formulation that fights tough pain such as headaches,13,14 migraines,15 dental pain16and menstrual pain.17

Tough‡ on fever and pain,21 gentle 13, 21,22¶ on the child
Containing paracetamol, which is recommended as 1st line treatment of fever and mild-to-moderate pain in children,13,22,23 Paracetamol in Panadol Children starts to relief fever within 15 minutes of dosing.24,25, *
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