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.
When it comes to paracetamol and ibuprofen, there's no difference in quality between branded and generic. Whether you pay three cents or 26c a tablet, the same dosage of paracetamol will work in exactly the same way.
The Panadol product range for adults includes tablets and soluble tablets. Panadol 500 mg Film-Coated Tablets and Panadol Extra Film-Coated Tablets are designed with the Optizorb formulation to provide faster absorption compared to standard paracetamol tablets - to help you get back on your feet.
The Panadol product range for adults and children aged over 12 years comes in many different forms to suit everyone – including tablets, caplets, mini capsules, liquid capsules, suppositories and soluble tablets.
Panadol Actifast for fast relief
With 2X faster disintegration and absorption than standard paracetamol tablets, Panadol Actifast relieves pain faster.
For fast pain relief*
Panadol Rapid is absorbed 2x faster than standard Panadol tablets. It contains sodium bicarbonate, which is added to paracetamol.
Panadol extra advance tablets have been specially formulated to allow the paracetamol to be absorbed into the bloodstream faster than standard paracetamol tablets or capsules. Panadol extra soluble tablets are also absorbed faster.
Paracetamol for adults Brand names: Disprol, Hedex, Medinol, Panadol.
Do not take paracetamol alongside other medicines that contain paracetamol. If you take 2 different medicines that contain paracetamol, there's a risk of overdose.
Choosing the Right Pain Relief for You
Panadol products contain paracetamol; do not take them with other medicines that also contain paracetamol. Paracetamol is in many medicines to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, and sleep medicines.
Taking 1 or 2 extra tablets is unlikely to harm you. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Taking too much paracetamol can be dangerous and you may need treatment. Too much paracetamol can cause liver damage.
The recommended paracetamol dosing for adults and children 12 years and over is 500 to 1000mg every four to six hours as necessary, with a maximum of 4000mg in any 24 hour period.
Are branded medications and generic medications the same? The simple answer is yes - every medication you buy has a brand name (for example Panadol) and a generic name, which is simply the active ingredient in the medicine (in the case of Panadol, it would be Paracetamol).
Panadol can help reduce fever and help you feel better. If you fever is not accompanied with other symptoms, you can use Panadol Extra Strength*. If it is accompanied by strong pains, such as muscular or strong headaches, you can use Panadol Ultra*.
GSK, one of the world's leading healthcare companies, employs 1,700 people across four locations in Ireland. GSK in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, is the global home of Panadol: around 6.5 billion Panadol tablets are produced here each year.
It's dangerous to take more than the recommended dose of paracetamol. Paracetamol overdose can damage your liver and cause death.
Paracetamol is known as acetaminophen in the USA. Acetaminophen relieves mild-to-moderate pain, headache and fever. It is available as brand names such as Tylenol, Mapap or Panadol, and also as generics and store-specific brands.
Panadol Extra with Optizorb provides 37% stronger pain relief as compared to standard paracetamol alone1. It has been proven to be more superior in relieving pain across a number of pain states.
Active Ingredients: Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500mg. Contains: Potassium Sorbate as a Preservative.
Because ibuprofen has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, it is more effective than paracetamol at controlling certain types of pain, including rheumatoid arthritis, period pain, and muscular injuries.
You must not drink tea, coffee, chocolate or fizzy drinks containing caffeine if you need to take this medicine. Do not drink alcohol (wine, beers, spirits) whilst taking this medicine. If you need to have tests for your heart, stop taking this medicine 24 hours before the test. It may affect the results.
Panadeine Extra – Basically is the stronger version of Panadeine. It still has the same 500mg of paracetamol but also has 15mg of codeine added to each tablet.
Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take 2 caplets every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Swallow with water or other fluid.
Panadol Night is used for the relief of bedtime pain.
The active ingredients are paracetamol and diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Paracetamol is a painkiller and diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine that causes sleepiness or drowsiness making it useful when pain is keeping you awake.
The most powerful pain relievers are opioids. They are very effective, but they can sometimes have serious side effects. There is also a risk of addiction.