Panadol/Panadol Optizorb Dosage/Direction for Use

Panadol: Adults including elderly and children aged 12 years and over: 1-2 tablets 4-6 hourly. Maximum Dose: 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Panadol Optizorb: Do not exceed the stated dose.
The lowest dose necessary to achieve efficacy should be used for the shortest duration of treatment.
Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours.
Maximum daily dose: 4000mg (8 tablets).
Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over: 1 to 2 caplets (500mg to 1000mg paracetamol), taken every 4 to 6 hours as required. Max: 8 caplets in 24 hours.
Children 6 to 11 years: No more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days.
Maximum daily dose: 60mg/kg to be administered in divided doses of 10-15 mg/kg throughout the 24-hour period.
Children 6 to 8 years: ½ caplet (250mg).
Children 9 to 11 years: 1 caplet (500mg).
Children under 6 years: Not recommended for children under the age of 6 years.
Renal Impairment: Patients who have been diagnosed with renal impairment must seek medical advice before taking this medication. The restrictions related to the use of paracetamol products in patients with renal impairment are primarily a consequence of the paracetamol content of the drug (see Precautions).
Hepatic Impairment: Patients who have been diagnosed with liver impairment must seek medical advice before taking this medication. The restrictions related to the use of paracetamol products in patients with hepatic impairment are primarily a consequence of the paracetamol content of the drug (see Precautions).
Route of Administration: Oral administration only.