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Health Guide: HACKS FOR EASY TRAVEL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

No one wants to be bogged down by pain or fever during their holiday travels, and now, thanks to Panado®, you don't have to be!

Whether you're jetting off on a family holiday, embarking on a road trip adventure, or simply making a quick visit to family and friends, Panado®  has your back with a range of solutions for adults and children.

Tips for Travel With Kids

While it might not be the relaxing getaway of your pre-parent days, family travel creates unique memories. Tackling pain and fever in babies, toddlers, and children on the go is essential to keeping those adventures fun and smooth. After all, happy, healthy kids make for the best travel companions!

Comfortable Seating

Car seats are a must for children. First and foremost, they provide essential safety, significantly reducing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Beyond safety, car seats are designed to offer comfort and support tailored to little ones, ensuring they’re snug and secure on every journey. They also keep your hands free to focus on driving, navigating, or even handing out snacks and toys. Plus, having a designated spot for your mini-traveller can make long trips more enjoyable for everyone, turning potential chaos into a smoother ride. If you're traveling long distances by car, ensure that your child's car seat is properly installed and fitted,1a and that it is appropriate for their weight, and height.1b

Ear Pressure Relief

Children often experience earaches during plane journeys due to rapid cabin pressure changes.2a As a plane ascends and descends, the pressure inside the cabin changes more quickly than the body can naturally equalise, causing discomfort in the middle ear. This discomfort, commonly referred to as "airplane ear," occurs because the Eustachian tubes, which help balance ear pressure, are smaller and less efficient in children compared to adults. As a result, the pressure difference can lead to a painful sensation in their ears, making flights particularly uncomfortable for them. To help your child during air travel, teach them to relieve ear pressure by chewing gum or sucking on a lollipop.2b

Manage Motion Sickness

Motion sickness happens when our senses send conflicting signals to the brain.3a For example, when we're in a moving car, our inner ear senses motion, but our eyes see a stationary interior, which can make the brain feel confused and lead to dizziness, nausea and vomiting, especially in children younger than age six.3b If your child gets motion sick, keep a bag handy in the car, for just in case. Talk to a doctor about remedies, consider child-sized acupressure wristbands, and encourage them to focus on objects outside the car.3c

Tips for Adults for Travel

Plan Ahead

Planning ahead is the secret sauce to ensuring your travels are as pain-free as possible. Before you embark on your adventure, take some time to create a checklist of all your travel essentials. This checklist should include items like your passport, tickets, itinerary, and, of course, a basic first aid kit. Don't forget to pack those easy-to-miss but crucial items, like chargers for your devices, a good book for those long waits, and snacks to keep everyone happy.

Stay Hydrated

Dehydration can be a silent troublemaker when it comes to discomfort while traveling. It can cause headaches, nausea and fatigue.4 To combat this, make sure to drink plenty of water while you're on the move. Carry a reusable water bottle with you and aim to stay refreshed throughout your trip.

Stretch Your Legs

Whether you're on a long-haul flight or a road trip across the country, taking regular breaks to stretch your legs and get your blood flowing can work wonders. Being in one position for an extended period can lead to stiffness and aches.5 Stand up, walk around, do some simple stretches - anything to keep your muscles engaged.

Panado®’s Paediatric Range

Travelling with babies can be unpredictable. One minute you're capturing adorable photos by a famous landmark, and the next, you're urgently searching for a thermometer because your little one has decided teething symptoms make it the perfect time to run a fever. With Panado® syrup, you've got this parenting thing down, even when you're on the go!

Panado®’s paracetamol-based infant drops, paediatric syrups, and on-the-go sachets help with pain and fever your little ones. Parents trust6 Panado® to be gentle on tummies but tough on pain and fever in babies and kids.7&8

Panado® paediatric range includes Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Strawberry,9 Panado® Paediatric Syrup, Peppermint Alcohol and Sugar-Free10 and Panado® Infant Drops 20 ml11

Always administer using a medicine measure or a syringe. Do not exceed the recommended dose.  Dosage details can be found at https://panado.co.za/dosage-calculator/ and are calculated according to your child's age and weight.  For information on normal baby temperature, click here.

Panado®’s Adult Range

Panado® is conveniently available in tablet13, capsule14 or effervescent15 form to suit individual preference.

Panado® tablets provide relief from pain and fever. For those seeking an alternative, Panado® capsules offer a convenient option: the capsule shells are designed to be smoother and more slippery, making them easier to swallow - especially beneficial for individuals who struggle with tablet consumption. The tasteless and odourless nature of the capsules caters to those who find tablets' taste or aftertaste bothersome.16 In cases where swallowing tablets or capsules poses a challenge, Panado® effervescent formulation serves as convenient solution.17

Conclusion

Travelling during the holiday season can be a joyous and memorable experience, especially when you’re well-prepared. Ensuring your family stays pain and fever-free is key to keeping the fun and adventure alive, and with Panado®, you have a reliable partner to help manage those unexpected health hiccups.

Panado® products are available from Baby City, Pick n Pay, Checkers including Hypers, Shoprite, Clicks, Dis-Chem and Independent Pharmacies. For more information, visit https://panado.co.za/ and join the conversations onFacebook.

References:

  1. National Childbirth Trust. Guide to child car seats. Available from: https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/getting-out-about-your-baby/travelling-baby/guide-child-car-seats. Last accessed October 2023.
  2. Flying and your child’s ears. Available from: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/flying-ears.html. Last accessed September 2023.
  3. University Hospitals. How to prevent and treat car sickness in kids. Available from: https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2023/01/how-to-prevent-and-treat-car-sickness-in-kids. Last accessed September 2023.
  4. Medical News Today. Headaches, nausea, and fatigue: How are they related? Available from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/headache-nausea-fatigue. Last accessed September 2023.
  5. Why do my muscles feel stiff after sitting for a while? Available from: https://flarin.co.uk/why-do-my-muscles-feel-stiff-after-sitting-for-a-while/. Last accessed September 2023.
  6. Circana, MT, July 2023 MAT.
  7. Blondell RD, Azadfard M, Wisniewski AM. Pharmacologic Therapy for Acute Pain. Am Fam Physician 2013;87(11):766-772.
  8. Prescott LF. Paracetamol: past, present, and future. Am J Ther2000;7(2):143-147.
  9. Panado® Paediatric Strawberry Syrup approved professional information, March 2002.
  10. Panado® Paediatric Syrup Alcohol and Sugar-Free approved professional information, May 2022.
  11. Panado® Infant Drops approved professional information, August 1990.
  12. Panado® Capsules approved professional information, August 1984.
  13. Panado® Tablets approved professional information, July 2016.
  14. Panado® Effervescent (Tablet) approved professional information, July 2016.
  15. Science Direct. Capsule. Available from : https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/capsule. Last accessed October
  16. Panado website. Panado tablets effervescent 16s. Available from : https://panado.co.za/product/panado-tablets-effervescent-16s/. Last accessed October.

Contains Paracetamol
Panado® is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mild-to-moderate pain and fever. Refer to Professional Information / Patient Information Leaflet for full dosage and directions for use. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor. KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
S0 Panado® Paediatric Syrup Strawberry. Each 5 ml syrup contains 120 mg Paracetamol. Reg. No. 35/2.7/0112. (PI 03/2002).
S0 Panado® Paediatric Syrup. Each 5ml syrup contains Paracetamol 120 mg. Reg. No. B/2.7/1143. (PI 05/2022).
S0 Panado® Paediatric Syrup Alcohol and Sugar Free. Each 5 ml syrup contains Paracetamol 120 mg. Reg. No. V/2.8/208. (PI 05/2022).
S0 Panado® Infant Drops. Each 0,6 ml contains Paracetamol 60 mg. Reg. No. V/2.7/209. (PI 08/1990)
S0 Panado® Effervescent Tablets. Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg. Reg. No. V/2.7/219. (PI 07/2016).
S0 Panado® Paediatric Syrup Strawberry. Each 5 ml syrup contains 120 mg Paracetamol. Reg. No. 35/2.7/0112. (PI 03/2002).
S0 (Pack sizes of <25 tablets) S1 Pack sizes of ≥ 25 tablets) Panado® Tablets. Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg. Reg. No.: B/2.8/858. (PI 07/2016).
S0 (Pack sizes of <25 capsules) S1 Pack sizes of ≥ 25 capsules) Panado® Capsules. Each capsule contains Paracetamol 500 mg. Reg. No. S/2.8/57. (PI 07/2016).

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. 2023091310311916. September 2023.

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