Nchi: Australia
Lugha: Kiingereza
Chanzo: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
paracetamol, Quantity: 24 mg/mL
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd
Oral Liquid, solution
Excipient Ingredients: glycerol; macrogol 1500; ponceau SX; saccharin sodium; propylene glycol; purified water; benzoic acid; potassium sorbate; Flavour; maltitol solution
Oral
100mL
(S2) Pharmacy Medicine
Relief of pain and fever in children.
Visual Identification: A clear, red coloured syrup liquid with a fruity odour and taste.; Container Type: Bottle; Container Life Time: 2 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Registered
1991-08-30
PANAMAX ® P a n a m a x ® CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI) SUMMARY The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. 1. WHY AM I USING PANAMAX? Panamax contains the active ingredient paracetamol. Panamax is used to relieve pain and fever in adults (including arthritis, headache and muscular pain) and children (including teething, earache and immunisation). For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using Panamax? in the full CMI. 2. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE I USE PANAMAX? Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Panamax or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS, TAKE ANY OTHER MEDICINES, OR ARE PREGNANT OR PLAN TO BECOME PREGNANT OR ARE BREASTFEEDING. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Panamax? in the full CMI. 3. WHAT IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICINES? Some medicines may interfere with Panamax and affect how it works. A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI. 4. HOW DO I USE PANAMAX? • The label on the pack or bottle will tell you how to take your medicine and how often. If you are unsure about the directions ask your pharmacist or doctor. • The dose will be different depending upon which product you are taking and whether you are an adult or child. More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use Panamax? in the full CMI. 5. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW WHILE USING PANAMAX? THINGS YOU SHOULD DO • Take Panamax exactly as directed. • Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using Panamax. THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO • DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED DOSE UNLESS YOUR DOCTOR TELLS YOU TO. • IN CHILDREN, DO NOT GIVE PANAMAX FOR MORE THAN 48 HOURS UNLESS A DOCTOR HAS TOLD YOU TO. • Panamax Tablets: Adults – do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours; Children (7 years or older) – do not take more than 4 tablets in Soma hati kamili
panamax-ccdsv4-piv13-27oct21 Page 1 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION – PANAMAX (PARACETAMOL) TABLET AND ELIXIR 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Paracetamol. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION PANAMAX TABLETS Each tablet contains paracetamol 500 mg. Excipients with known effect: potassium sorbate. PANAMAX ELIXIR Each 5 mL contains paracetamol 120 mg. Excipients with known effect: benzoic acid, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium. PANAMAX 240 ELIXIR Each 5 mL contains paracetamol 240 mg. Excipients with known effect: benzoic acid, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution (70 per cent) (non-crystallising). For the full list of excipients, see Section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM PANAMAX TABLETS Flat, round, scored, white tablet with bevelled edges, front face marking 'PANAMAX' with break line on the reverse. PANAMAX ELIXIR Clear, red coloured syrup liquid with a fruity odour and taste. PANAMAX 240 ELIXIR Clear light red coloured syrupy liquid. panamax-ccdsv4-piv13-27oct21 Page 2 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Relief of pain and discomfort in arthritis, headache, muscular and neuralgic conditions. Reduces fever. Panamax is useful as an analgesic for patients with dyspepsia, ulcers or gout. 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION PANAMAX TABLETS Children 7 to 12 years: 250 to 500 mg (1/2 to 1 tablet) every four to six hours (maximum 4 tablets per day). Take with water. Adults 500 mg to 1g (1 to 2 tablets) every four to six hours (maximum 8 tablets per day). Take with water. PANAMAX ELIXIR Administer in water or fruit juice at 4 to 6-hourly intervals. Infants 1 to 3 months: (4–6 kg) 2 to 4 mL; 3 to 6 months: (6–8 kg) 4 to 5 mL; 6 to 12 months: (8–10 kg) 5 to 6 mL. Children 1 to 2 years: (10-12 kg) 6 to 8 mL; 2 to 4 years: (12-16 kg) 8 to 10 mL; 4 to 6 years: (16-20 kg) 10 to 13 mL; 6 to 8 years: (20-25 kg) 13 to 16 mL; 8 to 10 years: (25-32 kg) 16 to 20 mL; 10 to 12 years: (32-41 kg) 20 to 26 mL. Administration to infants under 1 month is not recommended. Recommended Soma hati kamili