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Panadol TM

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Active ingredients: paracetamol

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PANADOL TABLETS paracetamol 500mg - filmcoated tablets blister pack

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For fast effective temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with: headache, muscular aches, period pain, arthritis, toothache, migraine, cold & flu, tension headache and sinus pain/headache. Reduces fever. INDICATIONS AS AT 22 NOVEMBER 2000: For fast, effective, temporary relief of the pain and discomfort associated with headache, migraine headache, muscular aches, period pain, arthritis, tension headache, sinus pain/headache, colds and flu, and toothache. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Shining white, filmcoated bevelled edge, shallow convex, double radius, 1.27cm diameter tablet, front face marked PANADOL, break bar on back face.

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Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 100 pack
  • 32 pack
  • 48 pack
  • 50 pack
  • 96 pack

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

  • 100 **From 1 February 2025) pack

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 10 pack
  • 12 pack
  • 16 pack
  • 2 pack
  • 20 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient paracetamol

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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