Panadol Ultra Tablets Panadol Ultra Tablets are for the short term treatment of acute moderate pain, including migraine, headache, dental pain, period pain, back-ache, arthritic & rheumatic pain, strains & sprains & sciatica. Suitable for adults & children over 12 years of age, they contain two painkillers: codeine & paracetamol. These work on your body in different ways, so this combination provides powerful pain relief. Panadol Ultra Tablets contain codeine & should only be used for pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. They should be taken for a maximum of 3 days.