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A joint solution for staying active
with osteoarthritis pain
NSAID = non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Panadol Osteo
contains Paracetamol 665 mg per caplet. Pharmacy-Only Medicine.
Indications and dosage:
For temporary relief of persistent pain of osteoarthritis. Adults and children 12 years:
≥
2 caplets every 6–8 hours.
Contraindications:
Patients with a previous history of hypersensitivity to paracetamol or to any of the excipients; in children under 12 years.
Precautions:
Equally space
dosage within a day. Do not take with allergy to paracetamol, seek medical advice with liver or kidney disease.
Adverse reactions (very rare):
Thrombocytopenia; anaphylaxis, cutaneous hypersensitivity
reactions including skin rashes, angioedema and Stevens Johnson syndrome; bronchospasm, especially in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs; hepatic dysfunction.
Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly
contains diclofenac diethylamine 23.2 mg/g.
Indications and dosage:
For short-term (up to 3 weeks) pain relief of mild and localised forms of osteoarthritis of the knees
and fingers.
Adults and children 12 years:
≥
Apply to affected area up to 2 times a day.
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient; in asthma attacks, urticaria or rhinitis precipitated by
aspirin or other NSAIDs; in pregnancy or breastfeeding; in children under 12 years.
Adverse reactions (common):
Rash, eczema, erythema, dermatitis, pruritus.
For further information, please contact GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (FREECALL 1800 028 533).
References: 1.
Panadol Osteo (paracetamol). Australian approved Product Information. Ermington: GSK Consumer Healthcare. Approved August 2018. Bacon TH
2.
et al. Australian Pain Society
2001;63–4, Abstract E2 (GSK sponsored). Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly. Patient Information Leaflet. Brune K.
3.
4.
Curr Res Opin
2007;23:2985–95. Derry S, Conaghan PG, Da Silva J
5.
et al.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; Iss 4: Art no. CD007400.
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Contains topical diclofenac to relieve pain
and reduce inflammation for
up to 12 hours
3
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Concentrates at the site of application
4
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Low systemic absorption for a lower risk of
systemic side effects than oral NSAIDs
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for
flare-up days
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For persistent pain – a modified release
paracetamol for pain relief for
up to 8 hours
1,2
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Bi-layer formulation provides immediate
and sustained release of paracetamol
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3x daily dosing
Panadol Osteo
Voltaren Osteo Gel 12 Hourly
For everyday
osteoarthritis pain...