New-dol® Extra
New-dol® Extra
Painkiller and fever reducer
Indication
New-dol® Extra Tablets are indicated for the relief of pain and fever from:
- headache
- migraine
- common colds and flu.
- sore throat
- earache
- toothache
- backache
- rheumatic
- muscular pain
- neuralgia
- period pain.
Composition
Each Tablet of New-dol® Extra Contains:
- Paracetamol 500 mg.
- Caffeine 65 mg.
Dosage
- New-dol® Extra Tablets are suitable for adults and children over 12 years of age : two tablets up to four times a day.
- Not recommended for children under 12 years.
- If necessary the dose may be repeated every four hours but do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.
- Paracetamol is a para-aminophenol derivative, it is a non-opioid non salicylate. It has analgesic, antipyretic properties and weak anti-inflammatory Activity.
- Paracetamol produces central and peripheral analgesia by elevation of the pain threshold and inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis, and antipyretic action through the effect on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center, resulting in peripheral vasodilatation, increased blood flow through the skin, sweating and heat loss.
- Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract with peak plasma concentration occurring about 10 to 60 minutes after oral administration.
- Paracetamol is distributed into most body tissues. It crosses the placenta and is presents in breast milk .
- Paracetamol is metabolised predominantly in the liver and excreted in the urine mainly as the glucuronide and sulphate conjugates. Less than 5% is excreted as unchanged Paracetamol .
- The elimination half-life of Paracetamol varies from about 1 to 3 hours.
- Caffeine is absorbed readily after oral does and is widely distributed in the body. It is also absorbed through the skin.
- Caffeine passes readily in to the CNS. Low concentrations are also present in breast milk.
- Caffeine is metabolised almost completely in the liver and excreted in urine.
- The elimination half- life of Caffeine are about 3 to 7 hours.
Each Tablet of New-dol® Extra Contains:
- Paracetamol 500 mg.
- Caffeine 65 mg.
New-dol® Extra Tablets are indicated for the relief of pain and fever from:
- headache
- migraine
- common colds and flu.
- sore throat
- earache
- toothache
- backache
- rheumatic
- muscular pain
- neuralgia
- period pain.
- New-dol® Extra Tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol and Caffeine.
- New-dol® Extra Tablets may interact with anticoagulant agents on prothrombin time.
- The liver effects of New-dol® Extra tablets may be increased by the use of alcohol and the concomitant use of certain drugs which enhance the metabolism of New-dol® Extra in the liver (ie.barbiturates, tricyclic antidepressants).
- Not recommended during pregnancy,unless recommended by your doctor.
- Use during breast feeding should be avoided.
- When taken in recommended doses, New-dol® Extra is usually free from side-effects. However skin reactions such as urticaria have been reported rarely.
- New-dol® Extra Tablets are suitable for adults and children over 12 years of age : two tablets up to four times a day.
- Not recommended for children under 12 years.
- If necessary the dose may be repeated every four hours but do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.
- This preparation contains Paracetamol. Do not take other Paracetamol containing medications at the same time.
- New-dol® Extra tablets should be used with caution in cases of severe liver or kidney damage.
- Do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days or for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by a doctor .
- If pain or fever persists or gets worse, if new symptoms occur, or if redness and swelling is present, consult a doctor because these could be signs of a serious condition.
- If sore throat is severe and persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
- Blister of 10 tablets, Pack of 2 blisters.
- Blister of 10 tablets, Pack of 10 blisters.
(Hospital packs with different sizes).
- Store below 30 oC in a dry place and protect from light.