XPA-C

Paracetamol BP + Caffeine BP

Description:

Xpa-C Tablet contains paracetamol, which is an analgesic & antipyretic and caffeine which acts to further help the effectiveness of paracetamol.

Composition:

Xpa-C Tablet: Each tablet contains Paracetamol BP 500 mg and Caffeine BP 65 mg.

Indications:

Xpa-C Tablet is an analgesic and antipyretic formulated to give extra pain relief. The tablet is recommended for the treatment of most painful and febrile conditions, for example, headache including migraine, backache, toothache, neuralgia, rheumatic pain and dysmenorrhoea, and relief of the symptoms of colds, influenza and sore throat.

Dosage and administration:

Adults, including the elderly and children 12 years and over:

2 tablets every 4 hours as required. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

Contra-Indications:

Hypersensitivity to Paracetamol, Caffeine or any of the other component of the tablet.

Contraindications:

Transient stinging may occur when drops are instilled. Hypersensitivity may occur e.g. conjunctivitis. As with any mydriatic, caution should be used when intraocular pressure is high or unknown or when anterior chamber is shallow.

Side effects:

Adverse effects are rare but hypersensitivity including skin rash may occur. There have been very rare reports of blood dyscrasis including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis but these were not necessarily causally related to paracetamol.

Precautions:

Use with caution in alcoholism, decreased kidney function and liver disease.

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol and caffeine used in the recommended dosage, but patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use. Paracetamol and caffeine are excreted in breast milk but not in a clinically significant amount. There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by breast feeding mothers.

Drug interactions:

The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and reduced by cholestyramine. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.

Storage:

Store below 250C.

Packing:

Xpa-C Tablet: Box containing 10x10's/25x10's/50x10's tablets in blister strips.