What is Apap Extra and what is it used for?
APAP Extra is a painkiller and antipyretic drug.
SThe active substances of APAP Extra are paracetamol and caffeine:
- Caffeine enhances the analgesic effect of paracetamol.
- Additionally, caffeine has a moderate stimulating effect on the central nervous system.
APAP Extra is used for pain:
- headaches, including migraine,
- muscles,
- teeth,
- neuralgia,
- menstrual pain,
- osteoarticular,
- postoperative and post-traumatic.
In addition, APAP Extra relieves the symptoms of colds and flu, such as: fever, sore throat, muscle and bone pain.
APAP Extra during pregnancy:
- Do not use in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the second and third trimesters, consult a doctor before using the drug.
- Do not use while breastfeeding.
Indications
Pain of various etiologies: headaches, including migraine, muscles, teeth, neuralgia, menstrual pain, bone and joint pain, post-operative and post-traumatic pain. Relief of cold and flu symptoms, such as: fever, sore throat, muscle and bone and joint pain.
Active substance: Coffeinum , Paracetamol
Composition
Apap Extra composition: |
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| Active substance | paracetamol 500 mg caffeine 65 mg |
| Other ingredients | povidone, corn starch, methylcellulose, talc, calcium stearate; tablet coating: hypromellose 5, hypromellose 15, macrogol 3350. |
Dosage
Apap extra dosage:
- Adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (maximum 8 tablets per day).
- Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
- Method of administration: oral.
Contraindications
When not to use Apap Extra?
If the patient has:
- hypersensitivity to the active substances or any of the excipients of the drug,
- congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and methemoglobin reductase,
- alcoholism,
- severe liver or kidney failure,
- heart rhythm disturbances,
- use of MAO inhibitors and the period up to 2 weeks after their discontinuation,
- should not be used by women in the first trimester of pregnancy and during breastfeeding,
- should not be used in children under 12 years of age.
Contents: The package contains 24 tablets.
Storage method: 15°C – 25°C
Manufacturer:
US Pharmacia Sp. z o.o.
ul. Ziębicka 40
50-507 Wrocław
Poland
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