Panadol Optizorb Tablets 20

Provides advanced absorption compared with regular Panadol tablets. It contains a patented delivery system which allows it to deliver paracetamol more efficiently to the body for pain relief, while remaining gentle on stomachs.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. THE PHARMACIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SUPPLY CONTRARY TO OUR PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATION.

Ingredients: Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500mg and hydroxybenzoates as preservatives.

Directions:

Adults and Children 12 yrs and older: Take 1-2 tablets with water every 4-6 hours as required (maximum 8 tablets in 24 hrs).

Children 7-12 yrs old: Take 1/2-1 tablets with water every 4-6 hrs with water as required (maximum 4 tablets in 24 hrs).

Warnings:

Do not use Panadol

- If you are allergic to paracetamol or hydroxybenzoates.

- If using other medicines containing paracetamol.

- For children below age 7, except on medical advice.

- For more than 48 hours for children aged 7-17 except on medical advice.

- For more than a few days at a time in adults except on medical advice.

- If any of the seals on this packaging are broken.

- If the package use-by date below has expired.

- Until you read the enclosed leaflet carefully.

Ask a doctor before use

- If you have liver or kidney problems.

- If you are taking warfarin (a medicine used to thin the blood).

Stop use and see your doctor immediately if

You have an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking Panadol.

CAUTION

Keep out of reach of children.

Use only if seals are intact.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Does not contain gluten, lactose or sugar.

FIRST AID INFORMATION

While using this product

If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (AUST: 13 11 26; NZ 0800 764 766) or go to the hospital immediately, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage if left untreated. Keep to the recommended dose.