Panadol 500mg Tablets

The product identified by the EAN-13 barcode 9338475089116 refers to Panadol 500mg tablets (typically a 20-pack) sold specifically for the Australian and New Zealand markets. Panadol is one of the world's most widely recognized paracetamol brands, heavily synonymous with pain relief across the Commonwealth countries.

While the brand originated in the mid-20th century under the Frederick Stearns & Co division of Sterling Drug, it has passed through various corporate hands. Historically, it was a key asset of Sterling Winthrop, eventually being acquired by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Today, the brand is owned by Haleon, a major consumer healthcare spinoff that became independent from GSK in 2022. For the Australian market, the manufacturing often occurs in Ireland or high-capacity facilities in Europe and Asia, before being distributed locally by the Australian subsidiary. Haleon remains the ultimate owner company, headquartered in the United Kingdom.