..., and for pennies at that! Nowadays, you can’t seem to get the basic form of the drugs anywhere, and are therefore forced into buying the branded products, such as Bayer Aspirin, and the one I am going to talk about here, Anadin Extra.
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Advantages: very effective (and relatively cheap) pain reliever for most minor and common ailments Disadvantages: Still dearer than the old Apirin or Paracetamol B.P.
...going to talk about here, Anadin Extra.
I still buy the Bayer Aspirin, as I take one every morning to help my circulation, and to help relieve minor arthritis that I have in my fingers and wrists. (due to too much golf over the years, I think!)
If you’re sufficiently interested, I have a lengthy opinion buried somewhere in my profile that outlines in detail the history and therapeutic qualities of the ‘wonder drug.’ ... ...aches and pains, we use Anadin Extra, as it contains both aspirin and paracetamol. There’s slightly more aspirin (300mg) than paracetamol, (200mg) and for some reason there is also a small amount of caffeine thrown in for good measure. (Not that I need any extra doses of caffeine, being a confirmed coffee addict)
We use Anadin Extra for the very simple reason that they work very effectively, and will relieve most of the worst symptoms ... more
~ ~ We all suffer from various and multifarious minor illnesses and ailments throughout our lifetime, and if you’re anything like the ‘mad cabbie’ then you can’t be bothered rushing around to the doctor’s surgery every time you get a minor ache or pain. Apart from the inconvenience, we don’t have a National Health Service here in the Republic of Ireland, and pay for our visits to the doctor (those who can afford it) at the rate of between €30 and €50, and then for any prescriptions that we receive. (at the market rate for the drug) So the doctor’s surgeries here in Ireland don’t tend to be inundated with people suffering from ailments like headaches, toothaches, minor colds and flu, and general aches and pains.
~ ~ That’s not to say that people don’t still suffer from them, but they DO tend to use their local pharmacies to obtain an over the counter medicine to alleviate their symptoms rather than running to the doctor. Personally, I find that the two best medicines for most aches and pains are the old reliables, aspirin and paracetamol. Before the multi-national drug companies copped on to the huge profits to be gleaned, you used to be able to buy both these drugs in a generic form, called simply Aspirin B.P. and Paracetamol B.P., and for pennies at that! Nowadays, you can’t seem to get the basic form of the drugs anywhere, and are therefore forced into buying the branded products, such as Bayer Aspirin, and the one I am going to talk about here, Anadin Extra. I still buy the Bayer Aspirin, as I take one every morning to help my circulation, and to help relieve minor arthritis that I have in my fingers and wrists. (due to too much golf over the years, I think!) If you’re sufficiently interested, I have a lengthy opinion buried somewhere in my profile that outlines in detail the history and therapeutic qualities of the ‘wonder drug.’ But for everyday colds and flu, and for minor aches and pains, we use Anadin Extra, as it contains both aspirin and paracetamol. There’s slightly more aspirin (300mg) than paracetamol, (200mg) and for some reason there is also a small amount of caffeine thrown in for good measure. (Not that I need any extra doses of caffeine, being a confirmed coffee addict) We use Anadin Extra for the very simple reason that they work very effectively, and will relieve most of the worst symptoms of a cold or flu, or an ache, pain or toothache, within about 15 to 30 minutes. I’m told that they are also very effective in relieving the throbbing headache that you get with a hangover, but thankfully I haven’t suffered from one of those for a long time now! And they’re easy to swallow, even without a glass of water.
~ ~ The suggested dose is a couple of tablets every four hours or so, and they’re not considered suitable for pregnant women, anyone who suffers with a stomach ulcer, asthmatics, anyone with a kidney or liver complaint, or children under the age of twelve. Made by Whitehall Laboratories, you can buy them in packs 8, 16, and 32 tablets, and they are not too expensive at in or around the €1.35 to €1.65 mark for a pack of sixteen. (depending on where you buy them) They can be found most everywhere these days, from your local pharmacy, to the supermarket or garage forecourt. I believe that they used to make a pack of 64 tablets, but this has now been discontinued, as if you overdose on paracetamol then it can lead to a very nasty death. (liver failure) This price is still a lot more expensive than the old Aspirin or Paracetamol B.P. that you used to be able to purchase, but given the effectiveness of the tablets, they couldn’t really be considered that expensive. (even by a penny pinching Scotsman!)
Just a few facts about Anadin Extra before I begin:
• ~ Suppliers ~ Whitehall Laboratories
• ~ Manufactured ~ Republic of Ireland
• ~ Treatment ~ Symptoms of mild to moderate pain.
Have you ever experienced a one-sided headache? ~ a constant pounding accompanied by nausea and vomiting. If you have then you know what its like to be a migraine sufferer ~ having a headache is one thing but a migraine headache is deadly, the pain is so intense that ... ...but had no effect. Before Anadin Extra was introduced I tried Anadin Regular & they were a complete waste of money & so the more reason why I avoided Anadin Extra, I just figured that they were going to have the same effect on me ~ I was wrong.
Anadin Extra ~ This for me is a wonder drug, I have finally found a medicinal product that actually works for me & the annoying thing is that it was staring at me right in the face every time I entered a ...
Versatile 18.02.2002 (08.05.2002)
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...I cannot live without – Anadin Extra.
I’m sure that like me, most of you will have tried an endless number of different brands of pain killer over the years, with varying degrees of success, but I have never found any brand of pain killer as effective as these. As far as value for money, convenience and effective are concerned I have absolutely no criticisms of this product.
Effectiveness
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I have taken Anadin Extra to combat ... ...gone. I have also used Anadin Extra against tooth ache, ulcer pain, neck strain and hang over symptoms– all with excellent results. If I am running a temperature, Anadin Extra are also extremely effective in controlling feverishness.
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The suggested adult dosage is 2 tablets, no more often than every four hours. I find that if I take two tablets, they remain effective for at least five or six hours – if ...
LostWitness 26.06.2001
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Advantages: Effective pain reliever especially for headaches Disadvantages: contains caffeine which isn't good for you long term
...is why I swear by Anadin Extra.
Like most of us that have written reviews and ops and the like on this subject,there is little point in suffering needlessly.
Anadin Extra comes in various sizes,and can be bought from any chemists;(more expensive)or,as I do,your local over the counter supermarket.
Mine happens to be Asda's.(sorry for those of you who have already read lots of my Asda selling ops!!Expect lots more over the course of time!)
Packaging:
... ...of the box the Title ANADIN is written in bold green,and it states three things:good for "Headaches,Migraines,Acute Aches and pains."
On the back it states,"...Effective relief of mild to moderate pain including headache,toothache,migraine,period pains,sciatica,muscular aches and pains,sprains,strains,rheumatic pain,lumbago,stiffness and tenderness(eg.Fibrositis),joint swelling and stiffness,sore throat,feverishness and symptoms of colds and influenza.
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christina44 13.01.2003 (14.01.2003)
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Advantages: Effective, Fast, Reasonably Priced Disadvantages: Not suitable for everyone
...I reach for and that’s Anadin Extra.
Over the years I’ve tried loads of different pain killers, but none have come close to Anadin Extra in terms of effectiveness and speed.
Anadin Extra are a more powerful version of the traditional Anadin, made by Whitehall Laboratories (who also make many other big names in medicine, including Advil, Bisodol, Centrum and the butt of many jokes, Preparation H).
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One Anadin ... ...=====
I have taken Anadin Extra for all of the following:
Headaches
Migraine
Toothache
Joint aches and pains
Flu
Hangover
Neuralgia
Period pain
They are suitable for most pains in fact, with the exception of stomach ache.
Effectiveness
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When I take 2 Anadin Extra, I generally feel relief after about 15 minutes (sooner if I take them with coffee) and the effects last a good few hours unless the pain is severe.
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sandrabarber 08.02.2002
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...an hour or so Anadin extra. My fiancee told me of the Anadin extra that his company makes( Wyeth consumer health care) so i gave it a go.
Anadin extra are white tablets that are oval shaped and come in strips of 8 and in a box of 16 or 32 tablets, you can also get soluble tablets if you find it hard to swallow tablets. Anadin Extra tablets contain aspirin and paracetamol, which relieve pain and lower temperature. Aspirin also has anti-inflammatory ... ...other conditions you can take Anadin for not just pain some of them are headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throats, period pain, sprains, Rheumatic pain, Sciatica, Lumbago, Fibrositis, Muscular aches, Joint swelling, Influenza and Feverishness. I wouldn’t change them for anything else because they do work wonders for me, but as with most medicines it doesn’t work for everyone.
Some people may experience side effects, although these should ...
shugardream 14.11.2002
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