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For fast relief*1

With 2x faster disintegration and absorption than standard paracetamol tablets, Panadol Actifast relieves pain fast1 and can even be taken on an empty stomach†.2,3

Figure showing faster disintegration time of Panadol Actifast

2X faster mean disintegration time*1

Gamma scintigraphic images (scinitigraphy is a form of radio-imaging or scanning that involves injecting a radioisotope that emits gamma rays into a patient’s vein, which are captured as images)4 of the stomach showed that Panadol Actifast disintegrated 2x faster than standard paracetamol tablets, whether patients were fasted or fed.1

Graph that shows Panadol Actifast is absorbed faster compared with standard paracetamol tablets

2X faster absorption with Panadol Actifast*5,6

Twenty-eight healthy volunteers were given standard paracetamol tablets and Panadol Actifast in a crossover study. Blood samples were taken at regular intervals and analysed by high-performance liquid chromatography.

The time taken to reach maximum dose (Tmax) of Panadol Actifast was significantly shorter than standard paracetamol tablets in both fasted and fed subjects.5

Graph showing time to pain relief for Panadol Actifast and standard paracetamol tablets

Pain relief‡ 10 minutes faster*7

Panadol Actifast was shown to provide some pain relief 10 minutes faster than standard paracetamol. In a single centre randomised, double blind, single-dose study, the time to onset and the degree of pain relief were determined with either two Panadol Actifast tablets (n=90) or standard paracetamol tablets (n=90) administered to patients who had undergone dental extraction. The time to onset of meaningful pain relief was 30 minutes vs. 40 minutes for standard paracetamol.7

What can Panadol Actifast do for Brody?

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Brody wants to get rid of his headache fast

Brody is a young executive working his way up the corporate ladder. With long workdays and tight deadlines, it’s not surprising he sometimes suffers from headaches. He’s seen his doctor about it and was glad to hear that these were nothing more serious than tension type headaches, though it impacts his life and work at times.

Brody needs something that works fast to relieve his headaches when he gets them. He also wants something gentle for his stomach, as regular meal times aren’t part of his lifestyle.

Panadol Actifast offers Brody the fast relief he needs and is gentle to the stomach.

Recommend Panadol Actifast for fast relief

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Panadol Actifast

Release paracetamol even before it reaches the stomach.1 Does not compromise the stomach’s protective lining and can be taken even on an empty stomach or by those at risk of stomach ulcers†.2,3

Panadol Actifast product detail

  • Each tablet contains paracetamol 500 mg.

    Other ingredients: Sorbitol powder (E 420), saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate, polyvidone, sodium lauryl sulphate, dimeticone, citric acid and sodium carbonate.

  • Special warnings and precautions for use

    Patients should be advised to talk to their doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if they are taking any prescribed medicines; particularly metoclopramide or domperidone (for nausea [feeling sick] or vomiting [being sick] or colestyramine (to lower blood cholesterol). Patients taking blood thinning drugs (anticoagulants e.g warfarin) and need to take a pain reliever on a daily basis, need to talk to their doctor because of the risk of bleeding.

    Do not exceed the stated dose.

    Patients should be advised not to take other paracetamol-containing products concurrently.

    Each Panadol Actifast tablet contains 427 mg of sodium and should not be taken by patients on a controlled sodium diet.

    Patients should be advised to consult their doctor if their headaches become persistent.

    If symptoms persist, medical advise must be sought.

    Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

    Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

    Contraindication

    Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any of the other constituents.

  • Body system Undesirable effect Frequency

    Blood and lymphatic system disorders

    		 Thrombocytopenia

    Very rare

    Immune system disorders

    Anaphylaxis

    Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions including, among others, skin rashes, angioedema and Steven Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis

    Very rare

    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders

    Bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs.

    Very rare

    Hepatobiliary disorders

    Hepatic dysfunction

    Very rare

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