Panamax Tablets (100)
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Panamax is paracetamol - 500mg per tablet, in a 100-tablet pack. That is the answer to the question most people arrive with, and there is nothing else in it. It is the plain, low-cost pharmacy standard for mild to moderate pain and fever, and the large pack size is why it is a Schedule 2 pharmacy medicine rather than a supermarket item.
Currently out of stock. If you need paracetamol now, the Paracetamol 500mg Tablets Box of 20 is the same active ingredient at the same strength and is in stock.
Why choose Panamax in the 100 pack?
The active is identical to every other paracetamol product at 500mg per tablet, so what you are choosing here is pack size and price per tablet rather than a different medicine. A hundred tablets is the sensible quantity for someone managing ongoing pain such as osteoarthritis under a doctor's direction, or for a workplace or facility that dispenses regularly. For a first aid kit or a handbag, a 20-pack is the better and safer choice.
Paracetamol remains the first-line analgesic largely because of what it avoids. It does not irritate the stomach lining, does not affect blood clotting, and is generally the more suitable option for people with asthma, reflux, ulcers or kidney concerns, which are the situations where ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories become a problem.
Panamax dosage
The dose is fixed and the ceiling is firm. For adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed, to a maximum of 8 tablets in any 24 hours, with at least 4 hours between doses. Eight 500mg tablets is 4 grams, which matches the daily maximum healthdirect gives for paracetamol from all sources combined.
With a hundred tablets in the house that ceiling deserves particular attention, because a large pack makes it easier to lose track.
Everything containing paracetamol counts toward the same 4 grams. Cold and flu tablets, sinus preparations and several prescription painkillers contain paracetamol without it being the name on the front of the box. healthdirect is explicit: do not take paracetamol if you are also taking other medicines that contain it. This is the ordinary way people exceed the daily limit without ever intending to.
What to do if too much has been taken
Paracetamol overdose causes serious liver damage, and the dangerous part is the timing: symptoms usually appear around 24 hours afterwards, so the person often feels completely fine at first. Call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance, or ring the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, immediately and even if there are no symptoms at all. Treatment is most effective when it starts early, which is exactly why waiting to see how someone feels is the wrong call.
Check with a doctor before using paracetamol regularly if you have liver or kidney problems, drink more than the recommended amount of alcohol, or are very underweight, since a smaller dose is needed.
Specifications
| Brand | Panamax, paracetamol tablets |
| Active ingredient | Paracetamol 500mg per tablet |
| Pack size | 100 tablets |
| Adults and children 12+ | 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed |
| Maximum dose | 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is 4 grams |
| Minimum interval | 4 hours between doses |
| Children under 12 | Not this pack, use a paediatric paracetamol formulation |
| Do not take with | Any other product containing paracetamol |
| Scheduling | Schedule 2 pharmacy medicine |
Which pack is the right one
The 100-pack is bought for ongoing rather than occasional use: persistent pain such as osteoarthritis or back pain being managed under a doctor's direction, and workplace or facility medicine stock. It is not the right pack for a car or a handbag, because large quantities of paracetamol in easily accessible places are exactly what poisons information services warn about.
For a first aid kit or everyday use, paracetamol 500mg in a box of 20 is the appropriate size and is in stock. Stocked alongside our everyday pharmacy and medical supplies.
Panamax FAQs
What is Panamax?
Paracetamol, 500mg per tablet, in a 100-tablet pack. It is used for mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever. There is no other active ingredient in it, no codeine and no anti-inflammatory. If you have seen Panadol, Panamax is the same active at the same strength under a different brand.
How many Panamax can I take in a day?
No more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is 4 grams of paracetamol, with 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours and at least 4 hours between doses. That total includes paracetamol from every other source, so cold and flu tablets, sinus preparations and some prescription painkillers all count toward the same daily limit.
Is Panamax the same as Panadol?
The active ingredient and strength are identical, paracetamol 500mg. Panadol is the branded product and some of its formats are designed to disperse faster; Panamax is the plain, lower-cost equivalent. For most everyday pain there is no practical difference in effect.
Why is the 100 pack a pharmacy medicine?
Larger paracetamol packs are Schedule 2 and sold through pharmacies, while small packs are more widely available. The scheduling reflects quantity rather than strength: a hundred tablets in a household is a different risk profile from twenty, which is exactly why the smaller pack is recommended for first aid kits and cars.
What happens if I take too much?
Paracetamol overdose causes serious liver damage, and the person often feels fine at first because symptoms usually take about 24 hours to appear. Call triple zero (000) or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately, even with no symptoms. By the time someone feels unwell, significant damage may already have occurred, so this is not a wait-and-see situation.
Can children take these tablets?
Not this pack. It is for adults and children 12 years and over. Younger children need a paediatric formulation dosed by body weight, generally 15mg per kilogram, and a 500mg adult tablet cannot be divided accurately for a small child. Ask your pharmacist for the right product and dose.
Can I take Panamax with ibuprofen?
They are different medicines and are sometimes used together under advice, but that is a conversation for a pharmacist or doctor who knows what else you take and why. What matters here is the rule that does not bend: do not combine Panamax with any other product that also contains paracetamol.
Is Panamax available without a prescription?
Yes. It is a Schedule 2 pharmacy medicine, so no prescription is required, though larger packs are supplied through pharmacy rather than general retail. If you are using paracetamol regularly rather than occasionally, that is worth raising with a doctor so the underlying pain is being managed rather than just covered.
Sources. The 4 gram daily maximum, the warning about other paracetamol-containing medicines, the 24-hour delay before overdose symptoms and the groups who should check with a doctor first are from healthdirect.gov.au. Last reviewed 17 September 2026.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use can be harmful. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours and do not take with any other product containing paracetamol. Not for children under 12 years. Keep out of reach of children. If pain or fever persists more than a few days, consult your doctor. In case of overdose contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 or call 000 immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
| Brand | Panamax |
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