Napa 500mg
Napa is a medicine used to relieve pain and to reduce fever. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, body ache, toothache and common cold. Napa may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine.
Form: Tablet
Pack Size: 510 pc
Manufacturer: Square Limited
Availability: Out of Stock
Product Details
Napa should be taken with food or milk to prevent upset stomach. Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious complications such as stomach bleeding and kidney problems. Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Napa. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase your risk of stomach problems. Inform your doctor if you have liver disease as your dose may need to be adjusted. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Directions
Adult Dose Oral Mild to moderate pain and fever Tablet Adult: 1 - 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4 g (8 tablets) daily Extended Release (XR) Tablet Adults: 2 tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours). Syrup/Suspension: Adults: 4-8 Measuring spoonful 3-4 times daily; Rectal Suppository Adults: 500 mg-1 g every 4-6 hours to a maximum of 4 g daily. Child Dose Oral Mild to moderate pain and fever Tablet Children (6 - 12 years) : 1/2 to 1 tablet 3 to 4 times daily Extended Release (XR) Tablet Children over 12 years: 2 tablets, swallowed whole, every 6 to 8 hours (maximum of 6 tablets in any 24 hours). Syrup Mild to moderate pain and fever Children: 3 months - <1 year : 60 - 120 mg (1/2 - 1 measuring spoonful), 1 - 5 years : 1 - 2 measuring spoonful 6 - 12 years : 2 - 4 measuring spoonful Children: 2 months: 60 mg (1/2 measuring spoonful) for post immunization pyrexia; Paediatric Drops Mild to moderate pain and fever Children Up to 3 months: 0.5 ml (40 mg) 4 to 11 months: 1.0 ml (80 mg) 1 to <2 years: 1.5 ml (120 mg) 2 to 3 years: 2 ml (160mg) 4 to 5 years: 3 ml (240 mg) Dose can be repeated, every 4 hours. Rectal Mild to moderate pain and fever Suppository Children: 3 months-<1 year: 60-125 mg 1-<5 years: 125-250 mg 5-12 years: 250-500 mg These doses may be repeated every 4-6 hours as necessary (maximum 4 doses in 24 hours). Children over 12 years: 500 mg-1 g every 4-6 hours to a maximum of 4 g daily. Post-immunisation pyrexia Child: 2-3 mth 60 mg. If necessary, a 2nd dose may be given after 4-6 hr.
Warnings & Precautions
Precaution Patient w/ chronic alcoholism, known G6PD deficiency, severe hypovolaemia, chronic malnutrition. Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor serum paracetamol levels esp when acute overdosage is suspected and w/ long-term use. Side Effect Thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pain and burning sensation at inj site. Rarely, hypotension and tachycardia. Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis, acute renal tubular necrosis and hepatotoxicity.