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For headache, is taking one tablet of 500 mg ponstan is equivalent to taking 2 tablet of panadol (acetaminophen) actifast of 500 mg each? which one is better?

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Dr. Janice Alexander answered

Whatever works: They both can work. The best one is whatever works for you!

Answered 8/1/2015

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A member asked:

For headache, is taking one tablet of 500 mg ponstan is equivalent to taking 2 tablet of panadol (acetaminophen) actifast of 500 mg each? which one is better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Janice Alexander answered

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