Country: South Africa
Language: English
Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
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INDICATIONS [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] CONTRA-INDICATIONS [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] DOSAGE [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] SIDE-EFFECTS [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] PREGNANCY [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] OVERDOSE [/za_1025.html#1] IDENTIFICATION [/za_1025.html#1] [/za_1025.html#1] PATIENT INFORMATION EXTRA STRENGTH ANADIN® TABLETS SCHEDULING STATUS: Not scheduled PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): EXTRA STRENGTH ANADIN ® TABLETS COMPOSITION: Each tablet contains: ASPIRIN 500 mg CAFFEINE Anhydrous 32 mg PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A.2.8 Analgesic combinations. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: EXTRA STRENGTH ANADIN TABLETS has analgesic anti-inflammatory and antipyretic action. It inhibits the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. INDICATIONS: EXTRA STRENGTH ANADIN TABLETS are effective for the relief of pain of mild to moderate intensity. EXTRA STRENGTH ANADIN TABLETS are indicated in a wide variety of febrile conditions. CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Patients with peptic ulcers, hypersensitivity to Aspirin, severe renal impairment, haemophilia, dyspepsia and patients taking anticoagulants or insulin. WARNINGS: DO NOT USE CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN 10 DAYS WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR. EXCESSIVE AND PROLONGED USE OF THIS MEDICINE MAY BE DANGEROUS. THE USE OF TABLETS DURING THE FIRST AND LAST TRIMESTERS OF PREGNANCY IS NOT ADVISED EXCEPT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A MEDICAL DOCTOR. ASPIRIN HAS BEEN IMPLICATED IN REYE'S SYNDROME, A RARE BUT SERIOUS ILLNESS IN CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS, WITH CHICKEN POX AND INFLUENZA. A DOCTOR SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE ASPIRIN IS USED IN SUCH PATIENTS. DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE: ADULTS: Take two tablets with water, repeat every four hours if necessary. Do not exceed 8 tablets Read the complete document