What is a Bex Powder?
Bex Powders, or Bex APC, were over-the-counter painkillers developed by Beckers Pty Ltd in Adelaide in the 1930s and manufactured in Sydney from the 1960s.
Although there were a number of similar products on the market Bex Powders were so popular the brand became a cultural icon.
Where Can I Buy Bex Powder In South Africa?
Are Bex powders still available?
Although there were a number of similar products on the market Bex Powders were so popular the brand became a cultural icon.
The powders, which were often overused, were found to cause cancer and kidney failure and were banned in the 1970s.
What is Bex powder used for?
Bex, the analgesic made up of aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine, became an Australian icon. It was recommended to treat headaches, colds, flu, fevers, rheumatism, nerve pain, and for ”calming down”.
Why is BC Powder so effective?
How does BC® work? BC® Original contains aspirin, a pain reliever ingredient that works by suppressing the prostaglandins and blocking the peripheral nerve sites responsible for pain impulses. BC® also contains caffeine, a pain reliever aid. The aspirin and caffeine work together to provide an analgesic effect.