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Hedex Extra Tablets
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Hedex Extra is used to treat:
- Headaches
- Backaches
- Nerve pains
- Menstrual cramps
It contains paracetamol to address discomfort and is blended with caffeine to speed up the working time of the medicine.
- Suitable for pregnancy?No
- Suitable for breastfeeding?No
- Suitable for age:18 +
- Maximum per order:2
About Hedex Extra Tablets
What are Hedex Extra Tablets and how do they work?
Hedex Extra Tablets are a medication designed to provide fast and effective relief from various types of pain, including headaches, backaches, nerve pains, and menstrual cramps. These tablets contain paracetamol as the primary active ingredient, which works to alleviate pain and reduce fever. Additionally, they also contain caffeine, which acts as a stimulant to enhance the effectiveness of paracetamol and help relieve pain more quickly.
The combination of paracetamol and caffeine makes Hedex Extra Tablets suitable for addressing a range of mild to moderate pain conditions. It is important to follow the recommended dosage instructions provided by the manufacturer or healthcare professional to ensure safe and effective use of this medication.
Individuals with certain medical conditions or who are taking other medications should consult with a healthcare provider before using Hedex Extra Tablets to avoid potential interactions or adverse effects.
How to take Hedex Extra Tablets
Adults and children aged 16 years and over: 2 tablets with water every 4-6 hours. Maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take these tablets more often than every 4 hours.
Children aged 12 to 15 years: 1 tablet with water every 4-6 hours. Maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take these tablets more often than every 4 hours.
Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless you have been given medical advice that specific instance of illness.
Hedex Extra Tablet ingredients
Active ingredients: Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg and Caffeine 65 mg.
Other ingredients: Starch pregelatinised, maize starch, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, potassium sorbate (E 202), purified talc, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose and triacetin.
Hedex Extra Tablet side effects
Like all medicines, Hedex Extra can have side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor immediately if you experience:
- Allergic reactions which may be severe such as skin rash and itching sometimes with swelling of the mouth or face or shortness of breath
- Skin rash or peeling, or mouth ulcers
- Breathing problems. These are more likely if you have experienced them before when taking other painkillers such as ibuprofen and aspirin
- Unexplained bruising or bleeding
- Nausea, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite and yellowing of the eyes and skin.
- Cloudy urine or difficulties urinating
Hedex Extra Tablet warnings
Do not take Hedex Extra
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol, caffeine or to any of the other ingredients
- if you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol
Ask your doctor before you take this medicine
- if you have liver or kidney disease, including alcoholic liver disease
- if you suffer from hepatocellular insufficiency
- if you have chronic alcoholism
- if you are taking other medicines that can affect the liver
- if you are dehydrated
- if you have had poor diet to the extent that the diet causes health problems
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if you are taking any prescribed medicines.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
Due to the caffeine content of this product it should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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