Maxigesic Double Action Combination Pain Relief - 12 Tablets

General Information

Pain shouldn't stop you enjoying life, so put Maxigesic to the test for better*, faster* pain relief than paracetamol or ibuprofen alone*. Maxigesic® combines the power of paracetamol and ibuprofen in a unique double-action formulation for fast effective relief of pain and fever.

At maximum dosage, Maxigesic® provides 78% more effective pain relief than paracetamol alone, 36% more effective relief than ibuprofen alone, and faster onset of meaningful pain relief than paracetamol or ibuprofen alone*.

*A full daily dose of Maxigesic provides more effective and faster onset of meaningful pain relief than the equivalent dose of paracetamol or ibuprofen, given in 4 divided doses. Based on a study of post-operative pain relief over 48 hours after removal of 2-4 wisdom teeth. Daniels et al 2018. Clinical Therapeutics 40 (10): 1765-1776. Research sponsored by AFT Pharmaceuticals.

Developed Down Under, Maxigesic® is a unique, patented combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen that provides fast, effective double action relief for a wide range of pain symptoms, and also reduces inflammation and fever.

Maxigesic® provides temporary relief of pain, including pain where inflammation is present, and for the reduction of fever. For temporary relief of pain associated with:

• headache
• migraine headache
• tension headache
• sinus pain
• toothache
• dental procedures
• backache
• sore throat
• arthritis
• tennis elbow
• period pain
• muscular pain
• rheumatic pain
• aches and pains associated with cold and flu

Suitable For: For the temporary relief of pain, including pain where inflammation is present, and the reduction of fever.

Boxed Contents: 12 tablets

Size: 12 Film Coated Tablets

Warnings

• This preparation is for the relief of minor and temporary ailments and should be used strictly as directed.
• Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
• Adults: Keep to the recommended dose. Do not take this medicine for longer than a few days at a time unless advised to by a doctor.
• Children and adolescents: Keep to the recommended dose. Do not take this medicine for longer than 48 hours at a time unless advised to by a doctor.
• Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
• Do not use if you have a stomach ulcer.
• Do not use if you have impaired kidney function.
• Do not use if you have heart failure.
• Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines.
• If you get an allergic reaction, stop taking and see your doctor immediately.

Also contains lactose.

CAUTION

Pharmacy medicine

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children

Caution: Unless a doctor has told you to, do not take Maxigesic:

• If you have asthma
• If you are aged 65 or over
• With other products containing paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines or with medicines you are taking regularly.
• If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766) or go to hospital straight away even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.

Ingredients

Maxigesic film coated tablets contain Paracetamol 500mg and Ibuprofen 150mg.

Active Ingredients: Maxigesic Film Coated Tablets contain Paracetamol 500mg and Ibuprofen 150mg.

Contains: Contains lactose.

Allergen Contains: Lactose

Directions

Directions for use:

Adults and children over 12 years: Take one to two tablets with a large glass of water. Repeat dose every six hours as required, up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.

USAGE ADVICE

• This preparation is for the relief of minor and temporary ailments and should be used strictly as directed.
• Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
• Adults: Keep to the recommended dose. Do not take this medicine for longer than a few days at a time unless advised to by a doctor.
• Children and adolescents: Keep to the recommended dose. Do not take this medicine for longer than 48 hours at a time unless advised to by a doctor.
• Excessive use can be harmful and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke or liver damage.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
• Do not use if you have a stomach ulcer.
• Do not use if you have impaired kidney function.
• Do not use if you have heart failure.
• Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines.
• If you get an allergic reaction, stop taking and see your doctor immediately.

Also contains lactose.

Storage Temperature: Below 30°C.