Panado is a medication that is used to relieve pain and fever. It is available in various forms, including capsules, tablets, effervescent format, and infant drops and syrups. Panado is a household name in South Africa and is widely available from retail outlets.
Panado contains paracetamol, which has been used clinically for over 150 years. It is a safe and effective choice for many South African families to treat headaches, pain and fever, and toothache. Moms often use it as a way to keep pain away from their babies and families.
Panado gets to work quickly, with relief typically occurring within 15 minutes.1 It is also gentle on the stomach, making it an ideal choice for infants and children.2 Panado Infant Drops are alcohol- and sugar-free, and come with a handy calibrated dropper for accurate dosing. Panado Strawberry and Peppermint flavoured syrups are also available for children 3 months of age or older.
For adults, Panado Tablets provide rapid relief of pain and fever within 15 minutes.1 Capsules are also available for those who prefer not to take tablets or who struggle with the taste of tablets.2 Effervescent tablets dissolve in water and may be more palatable for some people struggling to swallow either tablets or capsules3.
References:
1Moller 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 2Hoag SW
