Napa Extra – Dhaka Rx

Generic Name: Paracetamol & Caffeine
Dosage Form: Tablet
TG Name: Analgesics & Antipyretic

What Napa^® Extra is and what it is used for?

Napa^® Extra (Paracetamol) is a fast and powerful analgesic with marked antipyretic properties.
It is recommended to treat mild to moderate pain and febrile conditions the treatment of most painful and febrile conditions, such as headache, toothache, backache, rheumatic and muscle pains, dysmenorrhoea, sore throat, and for relieving fever, aches, and pains of colds and flu.

Before you take Napa^® Extra

Care is advised in the administration of napa^® extra to patients with renal or hepatic impairment. The hazard of overdose is greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease.
Excessive intake of caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea, and some canned drinks) should be avoided while taking this product.
Seek advice from your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not-

exceed the stated dose
take other paracetamol-containing products concurrently

Consult your doctor-

if symptoms persist
if your headaches become persistent

How to take Napa^® Extra

Adults: 1-2 tablets 3-4 times daily
Children: Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Possible side effects

Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though hematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
When the recommended paracetamol-caffeine dosing regimen is combined with dietary caffeine intake, the resulting higher dose of caffeine may increase the potential for caffeine-related adverse effects such as insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances, and palpitations.