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MAKE THE SWITCH TO MAXIGESIC ® AT MAXIMUM DAILY DOSAGE, MAXIGESIC ® DELIVERS BETTER PAIN RELIEF THAN OTHER PARACETAMOL/IBUPROFEN COMBINATIONS * The only Paracetamol/Ibuprofen combination analgesic clinically proven at full daily dose to reduce pain levels by at least 32% more than a full daily OTC dose of either Paracetamol or Ibuprofen alone. 1,2 The only combination analgesic that provides the maximum daily OTC dosage of Paracetamol 4000mg and Ibuprofen 1200mg, if required. ** Provides a maximum daily dose of 8 tablets (1–2 tablets every 6 hours), if required, compared to 3 tablets daily (1 tablet every 8 hours) for other Paracetamol/Ibuprofen combinations. A unique patented combination of Paracetamol 500mg and Ibuprofen 150mg with no generic alternatives. Hartley Atkinson Pharmacologist and Inventor of Maxigesic GET BETTER PAIN RELIEF than Paracetamol or Ibuprofen alone 1 *Based on the maximum approved daily OTC dose of 8 tablets (Maxigesic®) vs. 3 tablets (500mg Paracetamol/200mg Ibuprofen combinations), with Maxigesic® being the only Paracetamol/Ibuprofen combination analgesic clinically proven to provide more effective pain relief than a full daily OTC dose of Paracetamol or Ibuprofen alone. **2 tablets of Maxigesic® taken every 6 hours over a 24 hour period (8 tablets maximum). References: 1. Merry, A. F., Gibbs, R. D., Edwards, J., Ting, G. S., Frampton, C., Davies, E. and Anderson, B. J. (2010). “Combined acetaminophen and ibuprofen for pain relief after oral surgery in adults: a randomized controlled trial” British Journal of Anaesthesia 104(1): 80–88. Result achieved in a trial of post-operative pain relief after removal of 1–4 wisdom teeth using using 2 tablets Maxigesic® compared with Paracetamol 1000mg or Ibuprofen 300mg alone 4 times a day (Paracetamol 4000mg or Ibuprofen 1200mg per day). 2. Mehlisch, D. R., Aspley, S., Daniels, S. E., & Bandy, D. P. (2010). Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of concurrent ibuprofen and paracetamol with ibuprofen or paracetamol alone in the management of moderate to severe acute postoperative dental pain in adolescents and adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled, parallel-group, single-dose, two-center, modified factorial study. Clinical Therapeutics, 32(5), 882–895. doi:10.1016/j.clinthera.2010.04.022. Maxigesic® film coated tablets (Paracetamol 500mg and Ibuprofen 150mg) are for the temporary relief of pain and reduction of fever. Do not use if you have asthma or a stomach ulcer. Do not use in children under 12 years or if you have kidney disease. Do not exceed the daily recommended dose. Do not combine with any other Paracetamol or Ibuprofen containing medicines. Patent No. 2005260243. AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd  | Sydney |  ABN 29105636413  |  WEBSITE www.aftpharm.com FREE PHONE [phone]  |  FREE FAX [phone]  |  EMAIL [email protected]