Panadol Actifast Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol

Indications/Uses

Fever, headache, migraine, backache, joint & muscle pain, period & OA pain, toothache, post-op dental pain, post-vaccination fever & pain, sore throat, discomfort from colds & flu.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1-2 caplets 4-6 hrly as required. Max: 8 caplets/24 hr.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Take on an empty stomach for best result.

Special Precautions

Patients on low Na diet.

Adverse Reactions

Rarely, rash & other allergic reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Warfarin & other coumarins (long-term use).

MIMS Class

Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics

ATC Classification

N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Panadol Actifast caplet 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's;10's;20's

Panadol Actifast

paracetamol

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma