Dexibuprofen + Paracetamol/acetaminophen

Dosage Forms Available

• Dexibuprofen + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen can be taken orally (tablets or capsules, oral suspension).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination medicine is generally recommended for use in adults and children over 12 years of age.

Contraindications

• Dexibuprofen + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to either dexibuprofen or paracetamol. It is also not recommended for those with active or recurrent peptic ulcer disease, or patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Dexibuprofen + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen may interact with other analgesics (such as opioids), additional NSAIDs (like naproxen), and anticoagulants (such as warfarin).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Dexibuprofen + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen may cause severe nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, dizziness, or even serious liver damage. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double up on doses to make up for the missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects of this medicine are temporary and generally harmless. They tend to resolve once the medicine is discontinued. However, if any severe side effects are experienced, it is important to consult your doctor immediately.

• Drinking lots of water can help manage some side effects like dry mouth and constipation that may occur with this medication.

• Try taking the medicine with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some people. If you experience these side effects, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Dexibuprofen + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen should be used during pregnancy and lactation only if needed and if the potential benefits justify the potential risks to the foetus or baby. Always consult your doctor for advice.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, fluid retention, bleeding disorders, or those who have previously experienced stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding should use Dexibuprofen + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen with caution.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintaining a balanced diet can help support overall health and well-being while managing pain and fever.

• Adequate hydration is important as it aids digestion and helps prevent constipation which can be a side effect of this medication.