Nothing flips the script from holiday bliss to holiday stress faster than a toddler’s sudden temperature increase or your own aches from a long trip. With Panado®, pain and fever doesn’t have to derail your family adventures.
What could cause fever and pain during travelling?
Travelling is exciting, but it can sometimes bring along those unwanted companions: fever and pain. Ever wonder why? It’s often because when you travel, you’re more likely to be in crowded places for prolonged periods, interacting with more people that you might be used to.1a
Abrupt temperature changes can also take a toll. Travelling between different climates can impact your body. 1b
Flying in a plane can exacerbate preexisting chronic conditions which could lead to inflammation,2a while the sudden changes in air pressure can potentially cause earache.2b
Add carrying and lifting large, heavy luggage and your bones, muscles, and joints might start to take strain, too.3 By the time jet lag kicks in with its signature headache4, you’re wondering if your living room couch wasn’t the better holiday spot after all.
How to potentially stop pain and fever in its tracks
A little preparation goes a long way to prevent pain and fever while travelling. Here’s how to stay ahead of travel troubles:
• Keep yourself hydrated, as dehydration could cause or even worsen headaches5 (airport coffee doesn’t count but water does!).
• Stick to your family’s regular sleep schedule to keep your immune systems strong.6
• Before heading out to the beach, slather everyone up with sunscreen because dealing with pain from sunburns while on holiday is no fun. If you or other members of your family do get sunburnt, use cool colloidal oatmeal baths or calamine lotion.7
• Keeping your body in the same position for a prolonged period can cause neck stiffness, lower back discomfort, knee pain and muscle cramps due to the lack of movement.8a On road trips, take breaks every one to two hours8b to stretch your legs and move around
• Pack over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers like Panado®. Panado® contains paracetamol, which boasts more than 150 years of clinical experience9.
How Panado® makes travelling with kids easier
Infant drops: Suitable for babies from three months, our peppermint10 infant drops come with a convenient dropper for precise dosing, whether at home or on-the-go.
Panado® syrup: Panado® strawberry11 or peppermint12 flavoured alcohol and sugar-free syrup offers relief from fever and pain, whether it’s a sore throat or a mild fever.
Always use a medicine measure or syringe. Follow the recommended dose, calculated by age and weight. Visit https://panado.co.za/dosage-calculator/ for details.
Stress-free relief for grown ups
With Panado® for adults, you can enjoy your trip with a clear head.
Capsules and tablets: perfect for keeping in your purse or car console, Panado® Capsules13 and Tablets14 are a convenient option for those moments when a headache or pain strikes.
Effervescent tablets: when you’re feeling the effects of a long drive, Panado® Effervescent Tablets15 dissolve quickly in water and works immediatly17. Perfect for busy moments or for those who struggle with capsules/tablets.
Remember: the best family memories happen when everyone feels their best. Pack Panado®, and you’ll be ready for whatever your adventure brings!
Parents trust16 Panado® to fight pain and fever when needed most.
Panado® products are available from Baby City, Pick n Pay, and Checkers including Hypers, Shoprite, Clicks, Dis-Chem, and Independent Pharmacies. For more information, visit https://panado.co.za/ and join the conversations on Facebook.
References:
1. Weill Cornell Medicine. Feeling Sick After Vacation Is More Common than You Might Think. Available from: https://weillcornell.org/news/feeling-sick-after-vacation-is-more-common-than-you-might-think. Last accessed October 2024.
2. Medical News Today. How flying can affect the body. Available from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/effects-of-flying-on-the-human-body. Last accessed October 2024.
3. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Tips for Lifting and Carrying Luggage. Available from: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/staying-healthy/tips-for-lifting-and-carrying-luggage/. Last accessed October 2024.
4. American Academy of Family Physicians. Jet Lag: What You Should Know. Available from: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2006/0515/p1808.html. Last accessed October 2024.
5. Harvard Health Publishing. Can dehydration cause headaches? Available from: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/can-dehydration-cause-headaches. Last accessed October 2024.
6. Sleep Foundation. How Sleep Affects Immunity. Available from: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/how-sleep-affects-immunity. Last accessed October 2024.
7. National Library of Medicine. Sunburns. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534837/. Last accessed October 2024.
8. Sharp Health Care. 6 simple car exercises to avoid a painful road trip. Available from: https://www.sharp.com/health-news/6-simple-car-exercises-to-avoid-a-painful-road-trip. Last accessed October 2024.
9. 150 years of paracetamol. GP Pharma Update Mar/Apr 2019
10. Panado® Infant Drops approved professional information, August 1990.
11. Panado® Paediatric Strawberry Syrup approved professional information, March 2002.
12. Panado® Paediatric Syrup Alcohol and Sugar-Free approved professional information, May 2022.
13. Panado® Capsules approved professional information, August 1984.
14. Panado® Tablets approved professional information, July 2016.
15. Panado® Effervescent (Tablet) approved professional information, July 2016.
16. Circana, MT, May 2024 MAT.
17. Rygnestad T, Zahlsen K, Samdal FA. Absorption of effervescent paracetamol tablets relative to ordinary paracetamol tablets in healthy volunteers. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2000;56(2):141-143.
For full prescribing information refer to the Professional Information approved by SAHPRA. Adcock Ingram Limited. Co. Reg. No. 1949/034385/06. Private Bag X69, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa. Customer care: 0860 ADCOCK/ 232625. www.adcock.com. 202410161019498. October 2024.
