NZ Only: Panadol Extra for Pain Relief, Paracetamol & Caffeine - 500mg 20 Caplets

Directions

Age: 12 years - Adult: Take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours with water as required (Maximum 8 caplets in 24 hours).

Usage Advice

Age: 12 years - Adult: Take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours with water as required (Maximum 8 caplets in 24 hours).

Safety Directions

2 way safety seal system.
Use only if seals are intact.
1. Carton safety seals.
2. Heat sealed blister.
Limit the use of caffeine-containing products (including tea and coffee) when taking these caplets. One dose of Panadol Extra contains 130mg of caffeine - this is about 2 cups of instant coffee. Caffeine may cause sleeplessness if it is taken within several hours before going to bed.
Pharmacy Medicine.
Keep out of reach of children.
Does not contain gluten, lactose or sugar.

Important Information

While using Panadol Extra with Optizorb (pain relief caplets):
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.

Warnings

Do not use Panadol Extra with Optizorb:
- If you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine or any of the ingredients in this product
- If using other medicines containing paracetamol or caffeine
- For children below age 12
- For more than 48 hours for children aged 12-17 except on medical advice
- For more than a few days at a time in adults except on medical advice
- If pregnant, except on medical advice
- If any of the seals on this packaging are broken
- If the package use-by date 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)
- If you are breastfeeding
Stop use and see your doctor immediately if:
You have an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking Panadol.
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. Contains hydroxybenzoates as preservatives.
CAUTION:
Limit the use of caffeine-containing products (including tea and coffee) when taking these caplets. One dose of Panadol Extra contains 130 mg of caffeine – this is about 2 cups of instant coffee. Caffeine may cause sleeplessness if it is taken within several hours before going to bed.
Keep out of reach of children.

500mg Paracetamol, 65mg caffeine
Each caplet contains Paracetamol 500mg & Caffeine 65mg.

Contains

Each caplet contains Paracetamol 500mg & Caffeine 65mg.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.