Panamax (500mg paracetamol) is not the exact same as Panadol Osteo or Panadol Back and Neck (665mg Sustained Release Paracetamol). As for Nurofen (Ibuprofen), it comes in many different "forms" of chemical salts. It will still have the same effect overall but may work faster eg. Nurofen Zavance (Ibuprofen sodium).
Regular Panadol Osteo – This is the same as regular Panadol (Paracetamol) however the dose per tablet is slightly higher. This means that you should only take up to a maximum of 6 tablets per day rather than the usual 8 for Panadol.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Panadol and Panamax.
Panadol Osteo, however, is specifically designed to treat persistent pain associated with osteoarthritis, as well as muscular aches and pains. It contains a higher dosage of Panadol's active ingredient – paracetamol – with 665mg. Regular Panadol contains 500mg of paracetamol, by comparison.
Paracetamol (brand name: Dymadon, Febridol, Panadol, Panamax, Paralgin, Panadol Osteo) is a common pain killer (analgesic). It can also lower raised body temperature (fever). It is used for relief of fever, headaches, the pain of arthritis and other minor aches and pains, including pain from colds, flu and period pain.
Contraindicated in patients with a previous history of hypersensitivity to paracetamol or to any of the excipients. Contains paracetamol. Do not use with any other paracetamol- containing products. The concomitant use with other products containing paracetamol may lead to an overdose.
Do not use for more than a few days at a time unless your doctor tells you to. Do not take more than the recommended dose unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use PANADOL OSTEO to treat any other complaints unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
This study clearly shows that paracetamol – the world's most used drug – increases blood pressure, one of the most important risk factors for heart attacks and strokes.
Any medicine containing paracetamol • Any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet Do not take this medicine if you are taking other prescription or non- prescription medicines containing paracetamol to treat pain, fever, symptoms of cold and flu, or to aid sleep.
All MRP products, including market leader Panadol Osteo, now sit behind the pharmacy counter in order to promote the quality use of medicines for osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers. Packs labelled S2 will be able to be sold behind the counter until 31 May 2021.
Effective for the relief of persistent pain associated with osteoarthritis and muscular aches and pains such as backache. Provides effective temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with: headache, tension headache, cold and flu, period pain, toothache and pain after dental procedures. Reduces fever.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between ibuprofen and Panadol Osteo.
If you use too much PANADOL OSTEO
0800 764 766 for New Zealand) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much PANADOL OSTEO. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning because of the risk of liver failure.
Ibuprofen is generally considered to have stronger anti-inflammatory properties compared to paracetamol. This means that ibuprofen may be more effective in reducing pain associated with inflammation, such as joint and muscle pain.
Panamax is an analgesic. Panamax is used to relieve pain and fever in adults (including arthritis, headache and muscular pain) and children (including teething, earache and immunisation). Panamax works to stop the pain messages from getting through to the brain. Panamax also acts in the brain to reduce fever.
Which one should I be taking? Panadol – The GlaxoSmithKline brand name for 500g of Paracetamol . This 500g of Paracetamol is common among all of the panadol range and acts as an analgesic (pain relief) and anti-pyretic (decreases temperature). It contains no anti-inflammatory substances.
The main difference between the two medications is that ibuprofen reduces inflammation, whereas paracetamol does not. According to Hamish, there's no advantage in taking ibuprofen or paracetamol brands such as Nurofen or Panadol over the cheaper chemist or supermarket versions.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Panadol Osteo and Voltaren.
In general, people with high blood pressure should use acetaminophen or possibly aspirin for over-the-counter pain relief. Unless your health care provider has said it's OK, you should not use ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen sodium. If aspirin or acetaminophen doesn't help with your pain, call your doctor.
Drinking water can help normalize blood pressure. If you are dehydrated, it can also help lower blood pressure.
Using acetaminophen together with warfarin is generally considered safe. However, the risk for bleeding may increase if higher dosages of acetaminophen (more than 1300 mg/day) are used for more than a few days at a time, especially in individuals who are elderly, consume alcohol regularly, or have poor nutrition.
Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve), taken at the recommended doses, typically relieve osteoarthritis pain.
You may need to take paracetamol for longer if you have a long-term health problem that causes pain. It's safe to take paracetamol regularly for many years, as long as you do not take more than the recommended dose.
paracetamol may be helpful for mild to moderate osteoarthritis, but is no longer recommended as first-line treatment.