Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking Ibuprofen+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen with alcohol can cause liver damage. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Heartburn, Indigestion, Nausea, Stomach pain. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. |
| Driving | XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Long term use of this medicine can affect the kidney function. |
| Liver | XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease. |
| Mechanism of action | XTRAGESIC 400MG/500MG TABLET is a combination of two medicines: Ibuprofen and Paracetamol / Acetaminophen. They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). |