Maxigesic combines the power of paracetamol and ibuprofen in a unique double-action formulation for fast, effective pain relief, at maximum dosage, Maxigesic provides 78% more effective pain relief than paracetamol alone and 36% more effective relief than ibuprofen alone. *
Maxigesic is for the temporary relief of pain associated with headaches (including tension and migraine headaches), toothache and dental procedures, backache, arthritis, rheumatic pain, period pain, muscular pain, tennis elbow, sinus pain, sore throat, aches and pains associated with cold & flu, and also helps to reduce fever.
*2 tablets of MAXIGESIC® 4 times per day
provides 78% more effective relief than paracetamol 4000mg per day and 36% more effective relief than ibuprofen 1200mg per day given in
4 divided doses. Claim based on trials of postoperative pain relief after removal of 1– 4 wisdom teeth
Ref 1. Daniels et al (2018). Research sponsored
by AFT Pharmaceuticals.
Do not use if you have a stomach ulcer. Always
read the label. Use only as directed. Incorrect use
can be harmful. If symptoms persist consult your
healthcare professional.
AFT Pharmaceuticals, Auckland. Patent No.
552181. PP9594
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★★★★★
Danielle Lyons–
I have used these a few times in my life the first time the dentist recommended them and yup they worked a treat! This time I gave COVID and yup they worked again!!
+ PROS: Great for a few different things, teeth, pain, COVID, headaches my go to from now on!
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Sandy–
These were good at releasing my headache the other day and I didn’t have to take them regularly, just once
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Emma–
Works great relieves pain, much more convenient and no after taste
+ PROS: Fast, convenient, no after taste.
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Angie Crawford–
Quick pain relief for most things – dosent work so well for major pain I found
+ PROS: Quick pain relief
- CONS:Major pain (migraine) not so good on
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Lindsay Kelly–
It did what it said it would. My pain dissapeared quickly & didn’t come back till the afternoon. Through I’d probably stick to my Paracetamol as it’s cheaper.
+ PROS: Fast & effective.
No after taste.
- CONS:The price.
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★★★★★
Cindy–
Great combo of the two as paracetamol alone just doesn’t do it for me.
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Kerry–
So good to only take 2 pills instead of 4 (paracetamol +ibuprofen). Easy to swallow with no after taste. Worked and I didn’t not have to take another 2 tablets 6 hours later. Will save the rest for when I am in a lot of pain, minor headaches I will just use my cheap tablets.
+ PROS: Easy to swallow
No after taste
2 pills in 1
- CONS:The price
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Pamela–
Worked well.
+ PROS: Not having to take two different medications.
- CONS:More expensive than the cheap brands.
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Jo–
Does what it says it will. Would save this for stronger pain and use the cheaper panadol for minor pain. Cheaper to buy 100 paracetamol which lasts longer but these would be good when you need the paracetamol/ibuprofen combo.
+ PROS: Works as it says it will
- CONS:Not so great on the stomach if you have digestive issues
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Tina–
Not as good as mixing Ibuprofen and Paracetemol – didn’t even touch the pain
+ PROS: They were in a Black Box so I didn't pay for them
- CONS:Didn't help the pain
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Tania Ru–
These are fast acting pain relief. Worked great, enabling me to carry on my day without the headache.
Danielle Lyons –
I have used these a few times in my life the first time the dentist recommended them and yup they worked a treat! This time I gave COVID and yup they worked again!!
Sandy –
These were good at releasing my headache the other day and I didn’t have to take them regularly, just once
Emma –
Works great relieves pain, much more convenient and no after taste
Angie Crawford –
Quick pain relief for most things – dosent work so well for major pain I found
Lindsay Kelly –
It did what it said it would. My pain dissapeared quickly & didn’t come back till the afternoon. Through I’d probably stick to my Paracetamol as it’s cheaper.
Cindy –
Great combo of the two as paracetamol alone just doesn’t do it for me.
Kerry –
So good to only take 2 pills instead of 4 (paracetamol +ibuprofen). Easy to swallow with no after taste. Worked and I didn’t not have to take another 2 tablets 6 hours later. Will save the rest for when I am in a lot of pain, minor headaches I will just use my cheap tablets.
Pamela –
Worked well.
Jo –
Does what it says it will. Would save this for stronger pain and use the cheaper panadol for minor pain. Cheaper to buy 100 paracetamol which lasts longer but these would be good when you need the paracetamol/ibuprofen combo.
Tina –
Not as good as mixing Ibuprofen and Paracetemol – didn’t even touch the pain
Tania Ru –
These are fast acting pain relief. Worked great, enabling me to carry on my day without the headache.
Deborah Rule –
Faster acting over the counter tablet.