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Panamax 500mg 100 Tablets $0.69 @ Chemist Warehouse

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Panamax 500mg 100 Tablets $0.69 @ Chemist Warehouse
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hamza23 on 25/12/2021 - 12:38 chemistwarehouse.com.au (2892 clicks)
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$0.69 for Boxing Day. Previous deals.

General Information

For the temporary relief of pain and discomfort in
arthritis, headache, muscular and neuralgic
conditions. Reduces fever.

Warnings

For the relief of minor and temporary ailments and should be used strictly as directed. Prolonged use without medical supervision could be harmful.
Always read the label. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.

In Store / Free C&C or + Delivery (Free with $50 Spend). Maximum 1 per order, if buying online.

This is part of Boxing Day Sales for 2021
Health & Beauty Boxing Day Pain Relief Paracetamol

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  • mrvaluepack on 25/12/2021 - 12:49
    -4

    Still haven't finished mine from the last deal. I usually find these less effective than Panadol, takes longer to feel the effects and any pain/discomfort not completely blocked.

    • dust on 25/12/2021 - 13:10
      +21

      Placebos work even when you know it's a placebo. And the more expensive a placebo is the more effective it is. The human mind is very interesting.

      • mrvaluepack on 25/12/2021 - 16:07
        -8

        Thats what laymen (google experts) who think they know everything always say when they see the same ingredient and gross weight in tablets for different brands.

        Having worked in the pharmaceutical industry, there are multiple factors that determines the efficacy of a tablet:
        -quality of source materials
        -coating
        -particle size for absorption rate
        -etc.

        Try taking panadol rapid and compare it to this one, its like night and day. Faster and more pain numbing.

        • Almost Banned on 25/12/2021 - 16:53
          +11

          When you say 'worked in the pharmaceutical industry' do you mean that you were a pharmacist/pharmaceutical chemist - or are you saying you emptied the trash at the offices of Blackmores?

        • julesytime on 25/12/2021 - 18:08
          +3

          Yes. That’s because sodium bicarbonate speeds up the absorption. But that’s not what you said in the first post…

        • Joseph Ng on 26/12/2021 - 09:59
          +1

          "Most of the hype about 'faster-acting' paracetamol or ibuprofen is just that – hype," says Dr Louis Roller, associate professor in pharmacy practice at Monash University.

          https://www.choice.com.au/health-and-body/medicines-and-supp…

          Also, see:
          https://gh.bmj.com/content/2/Suppl_3/e000644

          When it comes to OTC generic vs branded, like painkillers, actually differences are largely psychological, not physiological. Also, I would highly doubt a personnel's professional background if he/she states something vague like "quality of source materials".

          • Lukas on 26/12/2021 - 13:13
            +1

            @Joseph Ng: On your last comment why is “quality of source materials” not a reasonable consideration?

            No chemistry process is perfect so every synthesis method will have slightly different trace elements, even if both products meet requirements to be labelled and sold as paracetamol.

            Particle size and coatings are also legitimate considerations, here’s a quick read;

            https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.quadro-mpt.com/news-and-…

            NB: I always buy the home brand medicine

    • Associatedlachlantula @ Chemist Warehouse on 25/12/2021 - 13:28

      likely placebo. panamax and panadol are the same aside from the coating.

      • tharlow on 25/12/2021 - 13:50
        +11

        The coating is my favourite part… as soon as I’ve sucked that off I start feeling better almost instantly

        • capslock janitor on 25/12/2021 - 15:23
          +1

          wut XD

        • [Deactivated] on 25/12/2021 - 16:05

          That's why I dip them in OJ for breakfast!

      • mrvaluepack on 25/12/2021 - 16:07
        -2

        Thats what laymen (google experts) who think they know everything always say when they see the same ingredient and gross weight in tablets for different brands.

        Having worked in the pharmaceutical industry, there are multiple factors that determines the efficacy of a tablet:
        -quality of source materials
        -coating
        -particle size for absorption rate
        -etc.

        Try taking panadol rapid and compare it to this one, its like night and day. Faster and more pain numbing.

        • Associatedlachlantula @ Chemist Warehouse on 26/12/2021 - 17:09
          -1

          for someone who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry you clearly havent considered that panadol rapid isnt the same as panamax, let alone standard panadol lol

    • tharlow on 25/12/2021 - 13:48
      +1

      Still haven't finished mine from the last deal

      You must be a lot of fun at parties…

  • sheikyerbouti on 25/12/2021 - 13:10
    +7

    69c?

    Nice

  • soundpimp on 25/12/2021 - 13:12
    +2

    Nice price

    • Fobsessive on 25/12/2021 - 13:29
      -2

      Upvoted to cancel the irresponsible neg

  • upended on 25/12/2021 - 13:44

    Thanks, OP!

  • tharlow on 25/12/2021 - 13:52
    +2

    This is basically 80% off the everyday supermarket price… however Aldi have them in the capsule shape if that matters to you

    Easy to split these tablets up and it will not make a difference

    • ozchappy on 26/12/2021 - 22:31

      I find it hard to swallow the massive paracetamol tablets, I much prefer the capsules. But this price is pretty good, and I can always cut 'em in half.

      • LFO on 26/12/2021 - 23:22

        I find it hard to swallow the massive paracetamol tablets

        They kinda dissolve (disperses) in water so size does not matter.

        Better taken with food.

    • JayParker on 27/12/2021 - 14:43

      Yes the Aldi caplets are very decent price and easier to swallow.

      Panamax are great when they're 69 cents.

  • waletmoro on 25/12/2021 - 14:03

    Only 1 per customer?

    • sween64 on 25/12/2021 - 14:50
      +2

      seems like it

  • ilovefullprice on 25/12/2021 - 14:05
    +1

    Anyone feeling Panamax is even weaker than Panadol?

    • nosytt on 25/12/2021 - 14:14
      +5

      Just snort or shelve it mate

    • Slut on 25/12/2021 - 14:18
      +2

      Maybe you’ve been using Panadol variants that have extra ingredients in them?

      • ilovefullprice on 25/12/2021 - 14:51

        Yeah you’re right. Been using variants like panadol rapid etc.

    • mrvaluepack on 25/12/2021 - 16:09
      -5

      Not weaker, just inefficient (ie: takes longer, doesnt last as long and doesnt dull the pain as much). Due to cheaper source materials, coating, particle size, etc.

      • ilovefullprice on 25/12/2021 - 17:38
        +2

        Ok thanks.

      • ozchappy on 25/12/2021 - 20:57

        How does having cheaper source materials affect the efficacy of a drug? If they use the same process and end up with paracetamol as the end product, the particle size shouldn't have anything to do with it, should it?

        • mrvaluepack on 26/12/2021 - 04:35
          -1

          Purity of compounds and quality of manufacture of products. Have you ever worked at any factory before? I have worked at several and I can tell you there are sometimes vast differences in quality control and manufacturing processes.

          • ozchappy on 26/12/2021 - 21:35
            +1

            @mrvaluepack: No, I haven't worked at any factory before. Are you saying that my doctors are lying to me when they say generic brands are the same as brand names because the active ingredient is the same? How could the effect be different if it's the same chemical compound? I'm not trying to argue but I just don't understand.

            • mrvaluepack on 26/12/2021 - 21:43

              @ozchappy: They are not lying, they just probably dont know or dont understand.

              If it were toothpaste, would you buy colgate or coles/woolies homebrand? Same with other stuff, even though they state the same ingredients, it tastes/feels different.

              See Lukas comment above.

              • ozchappy on 26/12/2021 - 22:02
                +1

                @mrvaluepack: Thanks for your input, that makes more sense. I just assumed all labs would have access to that type of equipment and quality control. Thanks for the link to Lukas' comment.

  • dengziyi on 25/12/2021 - 14:06

    nice

  • shoppe on 25/12/2021 - 14:27
    +4

    69c? Not tonight I have a headache.

    • USER DC on 25/12/2021 - 15:12

      ?? Are you saying you are going to induce yourself a headache intentionally for sake of making use of 69cent paracetamol ?

      • Daabido on 25/12/2021 - 15:22
        +3

        ^Whoosh!

  • sween64 on 25/12/2021 - 14:56
    +1

    Damn, forgot the cash back. /s

  • USER DC on 25/12/2021 - 15:12
    +1

    Dam people, I've been a victim of buying too many of these paracetamols.

    I strongly suggest people not buying any more than 1, these do have an expiry date. I still have the ones i bought from last year or something. Hardly use these. To be honest Ibuprofen is a lot better to buy than this, because of anti-inflammatory reasons.

    • ozchappy on 25/12/2021 - 20:59
      +2

      Most tablets are extremely stable and will last years after their "expiry date". They may lose a little of their efficacy, but they aren't going to make you sick or simply stop working on the date of expiry.

  • capslock janitor on 25/12/2021 - 15:26

    I usually send these to help overseas.

    The stash at home already have generic Panadol Osteo, but also should add Ibruprofen so I can drink alcho!

    • ozchappy on 25/12/2021 - 21:01

      I give you permission to drink alcohol mate, it's ok.

      I know that paracetamol and alcohol are both metabolized by your liver, but unless you're overdoing both there shouldn't be a huge issue. That said, using paracetamol for a hangover isn't a good idea.

      • capslock janitor on 25/12/2021 - 23:50

        yeah ive had para down with alc before just peace of mind i spose

  • Almost Banned on 25/12/2021 - 16:56
    +1

    Why do generic bulk packs of paracetamol come up quite often, but asprin or ibuprofen much more rarely?

    • jason101 on 25/12/2021 - 18:55
      +2

      Ibuprofen in a 96x tab pack (generic) is >300% the price of a 100 pack of paracetamol wholesale. Panamax costs allot more than 69c wholesale as well - this is a loss leader to get folks in the door.

  • JimmyBargain on 25/12/2021 - 19:49

    as always with this product, it's 1 packet per person per transaction.

  • citybargainhunter on 26/12/2021 - 00:52
    +2

    Boxing day present sorted

    • Hangryuman on 26/12/2021 - 09:13

      yeah - comes in a box !

  • TheOtherLeft on 26/12/2021 - 08:22

    Damn. I bought it at full price just last week

  • Hangryuman on 26/12/2021 - 09:13

    I was gonna ask why these were worth 69c each when Coles had label-identical paracetamol 500mg for 10c each

    until I saw 69c is for 100 tablets - making them 0.69c each …

    duh - ima get some then …

  • jamessong on 26/12/2021 - 09:18
    +1

    is it just me but I find Panadol works better for me though the active ingredient is the same?

    • JimmyBargain on 26/12/2021 - 14:40

      500mg of Paracetamol - looks the same to me

    • mrvaluepack on 26/12/2021 - 15:59

      Me too, i find it faster and lasts longer.

  • zzzman on 26/12/2021 - 17:51

    Only one per person in the store when I tried to get four lol

    Guess I need to go back tomorrow.

    • thydzik on 27/12/2021 - 15:43

      thanks, seemed to be reduced from 2 per person recently.

      doesn't seem worth the drive for just 1

  • JayParker on 27/12/2021 - 14:32

    Thanks, been waiting months for this.

    Ask the pharmacist for permission, they sometimes let you buy more than the "1 per person", (or "2 per person" as it was in the past.)

  • Tradey on 01/01/2022 - 18:02

    Extended to 2nd January 2022, 11.59pm. Need more than one box ? Walk back in 5 minutes later… maybe wear a different coloured mask.

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