Managing pain and fever can be challenging when your family spans multiple generations. From tiny tots, to working moms and dads, to wise grandparents, each age group has its own unique needs when it comes to pain and fever relief. Dedicated to everyoneโs well-being, Panadoยฎ offers a range of products designed to tackle pain and fever across all age groups. Longevity Live Partner Content.
Understanding the Challenge
Children and the elderly often process medication differently compared to the general adult population.1a & 2a
A childโs body, still in development, might react differently to certain ingredients than a teenager’s would, even when given at a lower dose.1b Similarly, a grandparent might have other health considerations or be taking multiple medications,2b making some formulations or dosages unsuitable.ย
With such diverse requirements within a single household, it’s paramount for families to find a single brand they can trust for every member’s needs.
Panadoยฎ recognizes this challenge and offers a wide variety of products suitable for every age group.ย
For the Little Ones
The range of Panadoยฎ pediatric products contains paracetamol, which boasts over 150 years of clinical experience.3 Itโs fast-acting4 and gentle on little tummies.5
Understanding that babies and young children can’t swallow pills and might be particularly picky about taste, Panadoยฎ’s pediatric range comes in syrup form, in two flavors.
Whether your child prefers strawberry or peppermint, there’s likely a Panadoยฎ syrup that will make medicine time less of a struggle.ย
One of the most significant challenges when it comes to administering medication to babies is ensuring accurate dosing. This is where Panadoยฎ Infant Drops6 can help!
The medication is specifically designed to be administered in small doses, making it easier to get the dosage just right.ย The dropper that comes with the medication is also designed to be easy to use and accurate, making sure that you can give your baby the correct amount of medication every time.
Always administer using a medical measure or a syringe. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Dosage details can be found hereย and are calculated according to your child’s age and weight.ย ย
For Teens and Adults
As we grow, our bodies can tolerate and sometimes require stronger doses.
Panadoยฎ offers tablets,7 capsules8, and effervescent tablets9 specially designed for teens and adults, ensuring efficient pain and fever relief.
Whether it’s fever from colds or flu, post-workout muscle soreness, or tension headaches from staring at screens, there’s a Panadoยฎ product ready to provide relief.
For Our Elders
The golden years can sometimes come with aches and pains. Older individuals can have a heightened sensitivity to many commonly used medications.10a This means that medicines that contain aspirin can increase their risk of bleeding,10b and this can sometimes lead to severe complications or even be life-threatening10b.ย
Some elderly individuals may also face challenges when trying to swallow pills. If these pills aren’t swallowed correctly and remain in the mouth for too long, they can lead to painful mouth ulcers.10c It’s crucial to be aware of these potential issues to ensure the best care for our senior population.ย
Recognizing the unique needs of individuals, Panadoยฎ also offers an effervescent formulation that starts working immediately and is ideal for those who struggle with taking capsules or tablets.ย
Panadoยฎโs wide range of pain relievers and fever-reducing products includes in the paediatric range, Panadoยฎ Paediatric Syrup, Strawberry,11 Panadoยฎ Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint Alcohol and Sugar-Free,12 Panadoยฎ Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint 5 ml Sachets, and Panadoยฎ Infant Drops.6 For adults, the range includes Panadoยฎ Capsules8, Panadoยฎ Tablets7 and Panadoยฎ Effervescent Tablets9.
Make pain and fever care easy by shopping for Panadoยฎ products available from Baby City, Pick n Pay, Checkers including Hypers, Shoprite, Clicks, Dis-Chem, and Independent Pharmacies. For more information, visit the websiteย and join the conversations onย Facebook.ย
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Health Vic. Medication and ageing. Available from https://www.health.vic.gov.au/patient-care/medication-and-ageing. Last accessed August 2023.ย
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150 years of paracetamol. GP Pharma Update Mar/Apr 2019.
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Moller PL, Sindet-Pedersen S, Petersen CT, et al. Onset of Acetaminophen Analgesia: Comparison of oral and intravenous routes after third molar surgery. Br J Anaesth 2005;94(5):642-8. doi:10.1093/bja/aei109. Available from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15790675/. Last accessed August 2023.ย
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Goodman & Gilmanโs.The pharmacological basis of therapeutics, 13th ed. Acetaminophen. p696
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Panadoยฎ Infant Drops (Drops) approved professional information, August 1990.ย
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Panadoยฎ Tablets approved professional information, July 2016.ย
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Panadoยฎ Capsules approved package insert, August 1984.ย
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Panadoยฎ Effervescent (Tablet) approved professional information, July 2016.ย
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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Prescribing in the elderly. Available from https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicines-guidance/prescribing-in-the-elderly/. Last accessed August 2023.ย
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Panadoยฎ Paediatric Strawberry Syrup approved package insert, March 2002.ย
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Panadoยฎ Paediatric Syrup Alcohol and Sugar-Free professional information, May 2022.ย ย
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Panadoยฎ Paediatric Syrup professional information, May 2022.