Panamax Tablets (100)
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Panamax is paracetamol 500mg in a 100-tablet pack - the plain, low-cost pharmacy standard for mild to moderate pain and fever. The large pack size is why it is a Schedule 2 pharmacy medicine rather than a supermarket item, and why it suits people using paracetamol regularly under medical advice rather than for the occasional headache.
Why choose Panamax in the 100 pack?
The active is identical to every other paracetamol product - 500mg per tablet - so what you are choosing here is pack size and price per tablet. 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 because of what it avoids. It does not irritate the stomach lining, does not affect blood clotting, and is generally the safer option for people with asthma, reflux, ulcers or kidney concerns - the situations where ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatories become a problem.
The dose is fixed and the ceiling is firm: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours. With a hundred tablets in the house that ceiling deserves particular attention, because a large pack makes it easier to lose track. Paracetamol overdose causes serious liver damage, and it does so before the person feels unwell.
Key features
- Paracetamol 500mg per tablet
- Pack of 100 - the pharmacy size
- Relieves mild to moderate pain and reduces fever
- Gentler on the stomach than anti-inflammatories
- Adults and children 12 years and over
- Maximum 8 tablets in any 24 hours
- Schedule 2 pharmacy medicine
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 |
| 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 |
Common uses
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 where paracetamol is dispensed regularly. It is not the right pack for a car or a handbag; large quantities of paracetamol in easily accessible places are exactly what poisons information services warn about. For a first aid kit, paracetamol 500mg in a box of 20 is the appropriate size, and Panadol Optizorb is the branded fast-dispersing alternative. Stocked with our everyday pharmacy and medical supplies.
Panamax FAQs
How many Panamax can I take?
Adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed, to a maximum of 8 tablets in any 24-hour period, with at least 4 hours between doses. Do not exceed 8 in a day - the gap between the maximum dose and a harmful one is narrower than most people assume.
How much Panamax can I take in a day?
No more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is 4 grams of paracetamol. 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 it the same as Panadol?
The active ingredient and strength are identical - paracetamol 500mg. Panadol is the branded product and may use a formulation 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 - 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.
What happens if I take too much?
Paracetamol overdose causes serious liver damage, and dangerously the person often feels fine at first. If more than the recommended dose has been taken, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 or seek medical help immediately - do not wait for symptoms, because by the time they appear significant damage may already have occurred.
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 weight; a 500mg adult tablet is not appropriate and cannot be divided accurately for a small child. Ask your pharmacist for the right product and dose.
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 seek immediate medical attention, even if there are no symptoms.
| Brand | Panamax |
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