Panadol Actifast
500mg Paracetamol
For fast pain relief, discover Panadol Actifast, the capsule-shaped tablets that are absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol Tablets.
Whether it’s the first cramping pains of your period or a headache that comes rushing on like a freight train, sometimes you just need quick relief.
If you’re wondering, “How long does it take for Panadol Actifast to work?” you’ll be pleased to know that Panadol Actifast is absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol Tablets and are clinically shown to give fast pain relief in just 15 minutes, so you can get back to living life to the fullest, faster.
The active ingredient in Panadol Actifast is paracetamol (500mg per tablet). Panadol Actifast reduces fever and relieve:
- Headache (including tension headache and migraine)
- Toothache
- Pain and fever associated with cold & flu symptoms
- Muscle aches
- Period pain
Like other Panadol tablets and caplets, Panadol Actifast are gentle on the stomach when used as directed. They are also oval-shaped, as well as film-coated.
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Please check the table below to ensure you take the appropriate dosage of Panadol Actifast. Always read and follow all directions on the product label prior to use, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you’re not sure whether this medicine is right for you.
Dosage
Please check the table below to ensure you take the appropriate dosage of Panadol Actifast. Always read and follow all directions on the product label prior to use, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you’re not sure whether this medicine is right for you.
Age |
Dosage |
|---|---|
12 years and older |
1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours, as required (up to a maximum of 8 tablets in any 24-hour period) |
Usage directions, ingredients and warnings
Before using Panadol Actifast, be sure to check the product ingredients and directions for use, and make sure you are familiar with any warnings and precautions.
Learn more below.
Panadol Actifast should be swallowed whole with water. Panadol Actifast are oval-shaped, as well as film-coated.
The active ingredient in Panadol Actifast is paracetamol (500mg per tablet). Panadol Actifast also contain sodium bicarbonate (each tablet contains 173mg of sodium/346mg sodium per 2 tablet dose), which should be taken into account by those on a low-sodium diet, and potassium sorbate (a preservative).
If you are on a low-sodium diet, bear in mind that 8 tablets contain 1.4g (60mmol) of sodium.
Always read and follow all directions on the product label prior to use, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you’re not sure whether this medicine is right for you. Use only as directed. Incorrect use could be harmful. For the temporary relief of pain and fever. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist (e.g. if you have a fever that comes and goes, or pain that is not relieved by treatment).
Can I take this medicine on an empty stomach?
Yes, you can take Panadol Actifast on an empty stomach, as the active ingredient – paracetamol – is gentle on the stomach when used as directed.
How long does it take for Panadol Actifast to work?
Panadol Actifast contain sodium bicarbonate, enabling the medicine to be absorbed twice as fast as regular Panadol Tablets and providing pain relief in just 15 minutes – helping you get back to the things you enjoy, fast.
How should I store this medicine?
You should store Panadol Actifast below 30 degrees Celsius.
How should I dispose of the empty bottle/packaging?
Please refer to the product label to see if the bottle/packaging is recyclable – and if it is, please do! Let’s look after our planet, so she can continue to look after us.
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This product contains paracetamol; do not take it with other medicines that also contain paracetamol. Paracetamol is contained in many medicines to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, and sleep medicines.
If you have liver or kidney disease, talk to your doctor before taking paracetamol.
Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may be harmful, including serious harm to your liver.
Item code: PM-AE-PAN-23-00019, PM-AE-PAN-23-00020, PM-AE-PAN-23-00021
MOH Approval Code: WY3KP637-260724
