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Panadol
ActiFast Absorbed Twice As Fast to Relieve Pain
What does Panadol Actifast
relieve ?
• Fever
• Headache
• Migraine
•
Backache
• Joint & muscle pain
• Period pain
• Osteoarthritic pain
• Toothache
• Pain following dental procedures/tooth extraction
• Pain after vaccination
• Sore
throat
• Discomfort from colds and flu
If symptoms persists, please
consult your doctor or pharmacist.
What does each caplet contain
?
Panadol Actifast contains 500mg
paracetamol and 173mg sodium.
How to use ?
Adults and children over 12
years : 2 caplets every 4 - 6 hours as required ( not more than 8 caplets in
a day ). Follow the recommended dosage.
Storage
Store at room temperature ( 15°C - 30°C ).
Expiry
Do not use beyond indicated
expiry date.
Side Effects
When taken as directed, Panadol
Actifast is virtually free of side effects. Skin rash and other allergic
reactions are rare.
Precaution
Do not take this medicine if you
are allergic to paracetamol. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other
coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol.
Paracetamol overdose may harm the liver. If you have any liver or kidney
problem, please consult your doctor before taking medicines containing
paracetamol.
Warning
Each caplet contains 173mg
sodium. Please consult your doctor before taking if you are on a low sodium
diet for medical reasons. Do not take any other medicines containing
paracetamol at the same time. Keep out of children's reach.
Overdose
Immediate medical attention is
required if overdosed, even if symptoms of overdose are not present.
Paracetamol overdose may cause liver failure. Administration of
N-acetylcysteine or methionine may be required. High doses of sodium
bicarbonate may be expected to induce gastrointestinal symptoms including
belching and nausea and may cause hypernatremia.
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