Megafen Extra Tablets

Description

The Megafen drug portfolio, which is produced and distributed by Kish Medipharm Company, includes several drugs in tablet, suppository, syrup, and capsule formats. This drug portfolio is considered a mild to moderate pain reliever, and given that it has the most complete set of pain relievers, it is one of the choices of specialists. Megafen Extra is one of the Megafen brand sub-complexes that is considered an antipyretic and analgesic drug. Megafen Extra is easily and quickly absorbed from the intestines and has a half-life of about 1 to 7 hours, with the half-life of acetaminophen being 1 to 4 hours and caffeine being 3 to 7 hours. The metabolism of both drugs is mainly hepatic and the drug is mainly excreted through urine. In the following, we will discuss in detail Megafen Extra, its uses and side effects:

What is Megafen Extra and what are its uses?

If you have also wondered what Megafen Extra is and what its indications are, be sure to stay with us until the end of this article. Megafen Extra is one of the drugs in Megafen's pain relief portfolio. This pharmaceutical product is produced and marketed with acetaminophen 500 mg and caffeine 65 mg. The acetaminophen in this drug has analgesic and antipyretic properties, and the caffeine in it increases the absorption of acetaminophen and its effect becomes faster.

Megafen Extra is very affordable and inexpensive. If migraines have taken over your life, be sure to try Megafen Extra, this product specifically treats migraines. Below we will mention other uses of Megafen Extra:

• Temporary headache treatment
• Painkiller for toothache
• Post-vaccination pain
• Fever and chills caused by a cold
• Menstrual pain, dysmenorrhea, or period pain
• Relieves migraine pain
• Painkillers for pain caused by surgery
• Muscle aches, arthritis, and muscle pain
• Improving pain caused after exercise
• Treating symptoms caused by colds and flu
• Improving all types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Contraindications for Megafen Extra

Drug interactions are one of the types of problems that arise when drugs are not known. These interactions may reduce or increase the effectiveness of drugs, in some cases delay their effect or make them ineffective. One of the most important points that you should pay attention to when taking Megafen Extra is the dos and don'ts. The occurrence of drug interactions is one of the important factors that may cause irreparable risks. Although Megafen Extra has many benefits, it is not useful for everyone. We have briefly stated some of these contraindications for using Megafen:

• Concomitant use of medications such as lithium, chlorpropoxyphene, propranolol, digoxin, warfarin, phenytoin, and phenylhydramine
• Increased anticoagulant and thrombolytic effects of various anticoagulant drugs, coumarins, or indandione derivatives
• Avoid consuming alcohol simultaneously with medications containing acetaminophen and caffeine, including Megafen Extra.
• People with acute alcoholism, viral hepatitis, liver and kidney dysfunction, phenylketonuria
• History of severe allergy to acetaminophen, caffeine, or any of the ingredients of this medication
• Other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or aspirin or other salicylates
• Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with concomitant use of enzyme-inducing drugs
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) MAOIs)
• Other stimulant drugs CNS

If you are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant, it is better not to take any medication arbitrarily and act according to the advice of a specialist doctor. This medicine is in the category C Pregnancy. Acetaminophen and caffeine are also secreted into breast milk. So it is important to use it only if your doctor recommends it.

Side effects of Megafen Extra

Although Megafen Extra's ingredients are considered to be among the least dangerous, the acetaminophen and caffeine in it may cause Megafen Extra side effects. It is certainly a good idea to read the product brochure when purchasing and before taking it, but here are some of the types of Megafen Extra side effects:

• Hepatitis
• Anemia
• Agranulocytosis
• Irritability
• Thrombocytopenia
• Allergic dermatitis
• Kidney dysfunction
• Increased heart rate
• Nausea and vomiting
• Increased blood pressure
• Sleep disorders and insomnia
• Increased anxiety and stress
• Cloudy or bloody urine
• Discomfort caused by liver complications and damage

Tips on how to take Megafen Extra

As stated, taking Megafen Extra is not suitable for everyone. After seeking guidance from your doctor or pharmacist and reading the contents inside the Megafen Extra box, you can take Megafen Extra by following the following tips:

• Acetaminophen can be fatal to some pets, so be sure to keep medications out of reach of pets.
• Studies conducted on the use of this drug in elderly people have not yet proven any particular problem in this group.
• Megafen Extra in adults is usually taken one tablet every 4 to 6 hours with or without food with sufficient water.
• Store Megafen Extra tablets at a temperature below 30°C, away from light and moisture.
• The maximum daily dose for adults is 4 grams (8 tablets in 24 hours).
• Due to the presence of caffeine, this medication is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
• It is best to keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Megaphone Extra packaging

Megafen Extra is packaged in 3 blisters (tablet sheets) in a cardboard box.

Do not take more than the amount prescribed by your doctor. If you are using this medicine for a long time, see your doctor regularly to check your progress.

If there is no improvement after taking the medicine, consult your doctor. Avoid taking this medicine with other medicines containing acetaminophen, salicylates, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

While taking the medication, avoid consuming other products containing caffeine and reduce your consumption of tea and coffee.

This medication may interfere with some laboratory test results.